Senior Times June / July / August 2012
News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults
“Fun Things in the Summer Time”
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Aging Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 Bridge & Other Games . . . . . . 20-22 Carrboro Senior Programming . 30-31 Dance & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Educational Opportunites. . . . . 21-23 Interest Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Language Classes . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Lunch at the Centers . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Notes from the Director & Editor . . . 2 Orange County Senior Games . . . . 31 Organizations & Club Meetings . . . 28 Pottery Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RSVP Volunteer Opportunities . . . 8-9 Senior Times NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 SeniorNet Computer Classes. . . 16-17 Seniors on the Road . . . . . . . . 29-30 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wellness Opportunities . . . . . . . 10-15
SUMMER SENIOR NET COURSES Register Now Spaces are limited See Page 16
www.orangecountync.gov/aging. Click on link on the left side of the Dept. on Aging Home page. To join the bi-monthly listserv, email jtyler@co.orange.nc.us and request to join the list. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Centers.
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SENIOR TIMES NEWS NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR & EDITOR
I would like to personally thank everyone that participated in the development of the 2012-17
Master Aging Plan. We are so pleased with the M O R F community involvement. The goals and strategies of the plan represent a vision for the future of E H Orange County as an ideal place to grow older. T By working together as a community this vision R O T can be achieved. You can view the plan on our DIREC website at www.orangecountync.gov/aging.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and I encourage you to get involved in helping us achieve our goals. My door is always open. Come visit us at one of our senior centers and see how they are your one-stop shop for aging services. Whether you need information; want to take a class; need caregiver assistance; want to eat lunch; want to get healthy; need financial aid services; want to volunteer or just want to make a new friend or meet an old one, the senior centers are the place for you. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@co.orange.nc.us
Summer is almost here! This issue of Senior Times is packed with lots of information, programs and exciting Special Events. What better way to keep cool in the summer heat than enjoying some ice cream or a snow cone at a Senior Center with friends? Each week the Farmers’ Markets will be at the Senior Centers - Mondays at the Central Orange Senior Center as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Check out their great include: Art offerings to help you eat fresh! Other summer events Show openings, a Fish Fry at Lake Michael, Men’s Night Out, monthly Potlucks with Beach Parties and Luaus, and something new - the Pet Show-n-Tell. May 1, the Master Aging Plan (MAP) was presented to the county commissioners for their acceptance. Please visit our website at www.orangecountync.gov/aging for updates and more information about the MAP, and how you can be involved as we put the plan into action. Don’t forget about the 5th Anniversary Gala at the Seymour Center on Wed, May 30 from 4 – 8 pm where a good time will be had by all! Hope to see you at the Senior Centers!
FROM THE R O T I ED
Sincerely, Myra Austin, Senior Times Managing Editor Senior Centers Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging maustin@co.orange.nc.us
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You’ll Want to know Car Charging Stations – Seymour Center Orange County is in the process of installing several electric vehicle (EV) charging stations around the County, at the Seymour Center, Skills Development Center, Durham Tech Campus-Hillsborough, and the West Campus Office Building. The technical installation should be complete by the end of April. Once the charging station units arrive by the end of May the final install should be complete. Want to Vote Early this Year? Need to register? Be sure that your driver’s license or government ID has not expired and is up-to-date! Call the Orange County Board of Elections, 919-245-2350, for more information. 2012 Community Resource Guide is here The Orange County Department on Aging’s new resource guide is now available at your local Senior Center. The guide can also be accessed at www. orangecountync.gov/aging. We would especially like to thank our community resource guide advertisers for their support because without them the guide would not be possible. A special thank you also to Jennifer E. Miller, a local artist, for providing the front cover artwork. On-line Registration and Credit Card Payments Accepted On-line registration is now available for many of our programs through our website, www.orangecountync. gov/aging. In addition to new on-line registration, the centers will accept credit card payments. Payments may be made using a credit card at either of our Senior Centers’ front desks or when registering online. Please remember you are officially registered in something once the specific program fees have been paid. Join the Senior Centers’ Email List The word is spreading about our email list. We now have over 1,200 subscribers. If you want to be part of it, please e-mail Janice Tyler at jtyler@co.orange.nc.us. We send out information 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 on the left side of the Dept on Aging Home page. You will need Adobe Flashplayer 9. 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, June 24 and July 29.
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Get Moving - Start Improving “Get Moving - Start Improving” is the 2012 National Senior Health and Fitness Day’s theme for its annual celebration on Wed, May 30. To celebrate this 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the US. This special day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults, and has a goal to keep them healthy and fit. In Orange County, everyone is encouraged to make a special effort on Wed, May 30 to take some time - 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes to exercise, walk and to just move. During the week of May 29 – June 1, people may select one day to take advantage of the Wellness Program’s offering to take fee-based exercise class for FREE. This is to encourage everyone to exercise and “Get (or Keep) one Moving - Start (or Keep) Improving”. Please see page 12 for a listing of the exercise classes. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri, May 29 – Jun 1 • 8 am – 9 pm Seymour Center Mon – Fri, May 29 – Jun 1 • 8 am – 9 pm
New Senior Centers Administrator Did you know that Janice Tyler, Department on Aging Director, has been serving in her previous position as the Senior Centers Administrator as well as being the Orange County Department on Aging’s Director since the summer, 2010? This March Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, was selected as the new Senior Centers Administrator after an extensive search. Myra has been with the Department on Aging since 2001, and with Orange County since 1988. She is a nationally certified, and NC licensed, Recreational Therapist, and also became a certified Nursing Assistant I which has helped her in dealing with older adults’ wellness issues. Myra is married and has two sons. As the Senior Centers Administrator, Myra is responsible for the operations of both Senior Centers. She, together with the Senior Centers’ programming staff, will continue to serve a variety of people’s interests, and to maintain the high quality programs and activities for which the Senior Centers are widely known. She is always willing to listen to new ideas and to talk with potential program providers. If you are interested in providing a program at the Senior Centers, or have ideas about how operations may be improved, please feel free to give her a call at the Seymour Center, 919-968-2073; Central Orange, 919-245-2020; email her, maustin@co.orange.nc.us; or stop by the Senior Centers. She divides her office hours between the two centers – generally at the Seymour Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and the Central Orange Senior Center on Tuesdays and Fridays - so stop by to see her.
Are You a Caregiver Running on Empty? Are you an unpaid caregiver, who needs a break from your caregiving responsibilities? If so, you may want to take advantage of the Orange County Department on Aging’s Caregivers Day Out program. It gives caregivers a chance to take a break while their loved ones socialize and participate in group activities and exercises. Caregivers Day Out is limited to 10 participants. The program is free for qualifying participants and is held on Wednesdays, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. If you are interested in being considered for participation, or would like more information, please contact our dementia outreach coordinator, Carolyn B Jefferson, RN, BSN at 919-929-1742.
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Approaching Age 65? Come to a Medicare Information Seminar The Seniors’ Health Insurance and Information Program (SHIIP) and the Orange County Department on Aging will be holding Medicare Information Seminars at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center. The focus of the seminars is to provide a basic overview of Medicare enrollment, coverage under Parts A, B, and D and basic information on supplemental insurance. People turning 65 soon are encouraged to attend a session to learn about retiree health coverage, Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) and how to choose the plan that’s right for you. Information will also be provided on help for qualified individuals with the costs of Medicare Part B and Part D, which covers prescriptions. If you have any questions, please call Latonya Brown at 919-9682082. Seymour Center Tues, Jun 12 Wed, Aug 22
10:30 am -12 noon 10:30 am - 12 noon
Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 14 Thurs, Aug 23
10:30 am - 12 noon 10:30 am - 12 noon
Fans are Available Once again, the Orange County Department of Aging is offering fans to people with limited incomes. If you’re interested, please contact Robin Bailin at the Seymour Center, 919-968-2058, or Dawn Smith at the Central Orange Senior Center, 919-245-2015.
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Got Drugs? The Mission Medicine is scheduled for Wed, June 13 from 3 to 7pm at University Mall in the parking lot close to Dillard’s and the Wells Fargo Bank. Home Instead Senior Care is sponsoring the event. No needles will be accepted. All liquid and pill forms of medicine, including over the counter, prescription, and supplements, will be accepted. Any medicines new, unused or outdated will be accepted to be safely destroyed.
Kevin Kirk, Owner
Call us to schedule your individual exercise session today! 919-419-0171 www.functionalfitnessnc.com
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In Praise of Age TV Show In Praise of Age is a weekly award winning television production dedicated to informing and entertaining people on issues of aging. All half-hour shows are sponsored by the Department on Aging, Carol Woods Retirement Community, and the Friends of the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center. Show times: Saturdays at 7:30 pm on Time Warner Cable TV Channel 8 in Chapel Hill, Channel 4 in Carrboro, and Channel 18 in the Durham area. The program is replayed on Mondays at 10:30 am at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center. June 2: Life and Music of Cole Porter: Part 1 - The Prime Time Players presented a variety show celebrating the life and music of Cole Porter through dance, song and performance at the Seymour Center in Dec, 2011. This is your chance to see it if you missed the live performance. June 9: Life and Music of Cole Porter: Part 2 - This is the second half of the Prime Time Players’ show celebrating the life and music of Cole Porter at the Seymour Center. Also, Bobbie Lubker interviewed Cole Porter “himself” on his life, played by Dr John L. Lubker.
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June 16: Summer Reading: Relaxing in Retirement - Host Dr Bobbie Boyd Lubker interviews Pamela Duncan, southern author about her love of writing about the south and her novel, “The Big Beautiful”, which is an excellent summer read. (From July 12, 2008)
June 23: Essential Legal Steps: Part 1 – Greg Herman-Giddens, an Elder Law Attorney in Chapel Hill, reviews important legal issues and documents older adults should know about for their later years. (From Aug 14, 2010) June 30: Essential Legal Steps: Part 2 – Greg Herman-Giddens, an Elder Law Attorney in Chapel Hill, reviews important legal issues and documents all older adults should be aware of - specifically trusts, estates, taxes, etc. (From Oct 2, 2010) July 7: Teri Swezey’s “Walk Across America” Reception – Come watch the Send Off Party held on Feb 27th at the Seymour Center for Teri as she began her 2,000 mile walk to the West coast to raise awareness and funds for vulnerable elderly adults and caregivers. July 14: Physical Changes with Aging Dr Racquel Daley-Placide, Geriatrician at Carolina Meadows and formerly at UNC Medical School’s Program on Aging, reviews the significant changes that occur as we age, and what we can do through medication and lifestyle modifications. This is excerpted from an Aging 101 Series held at the Seymour Center on Sept 24, 2007. (From Apr, 2008) July 21: A Conversation with Billy Barnes Rhoda Wynn interviews one of Chapel Hill’s long time, well known and beloved residents who has been a freelance writer and photographer with many musical and photographic talents - including writing and performing the theme song for the In Praise of Age TV Show. (From Dec 1, 2008)
July 28: Seymour Center Bench Dedication Honoring Jerry Passmore – The Friends of the Seymour Center hold a bench ceremony honoring Jerry Passmore’s 30 years of leadership and service as retiring Director of the Orange County Department on Aging, and his work with the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center held in Oct, 2011. Aug 4: Are My Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Disease or Something Else? – Dr Jennie Byrne, Cognitive Psychiatry in Chapel Hill, shared information about our memories and cognitive issues at the Seymour Center program on May 2, 2012. Aug 11: Long-Term Care Financial Planning: Part 1 - Brad Fox, owner of Medical Claims Rx, an advocacy claims business, gives an overview of Long-Term Care medical coverage, insurance, claims issues and costs. (From Aug 21, 2010) Aug 18: Long-Term Care Financial Planning: Part 2 - Bernie Ashman, shares his many years of experiences with the Medicaid program as Coordinator of Long-term Care Medicaid, Orange County Department of Social Services (From Aug 21, 2010) Aug 25: Hand Pain in Older Adults: Problems and Remedies - UNC Clinical Occupational Therapist instructor, Sue Coppola, hosts the program with certified Hand Therapist and Physical Therapist, Nancy Belding. They discuss methods to reduce pain and improve hand function. (From Jan, 2003)
Introducing a New Face Around the Senior Center
Dr. Mary Lynn Piven, a psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist and faculty member at the UNC-CH School of Nursing, is working one day a week with the Orange County Department on Aging’s Transitions Team. She was born and raised in Staley, NC and has been a psychiatric-mental health nurse for over 30 years and specializes in the mental health care of older adults. She and her team recently trained the Orange County Department on Aging’s staff members to implement an evidence-based practice - Healthy IDEAS. Healthy IDEAS is a structured depression program that prepares social workers, nurses and care coordinators to identify depression in at-risk older adults, and to facilitate access to treatment. It targets chronically ill older adults and addresses commonly recognized barriers to mental health care: detecting depression, helping residents understand depression as treatable; assisting them to gain knowledge and skills to self-manage it; and linking primary care, mental health care and social-service providers. Healthy IDEAS empowers residents to manage their depression through a behavioral-activation (BA) approach that encourages involvement in meaningful, positive activities. In addition to her expertise concerning depression detection and management, Mary Lynn has expertise working with most any mental health issue affecting the quality of life and functional status of older adults. She also has experience with severe and persistently mentally ill people, as well having expertise in individual, group and family therapy. She is available on Wednesdays at the Seymour Center. Please contact the Aging Help Line at 919-968-2087 for an appointment, or just drop by her office for a chat on Wednesday mornings.
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Come! Celebrate!
FREE CELL PHONE PROGRAM
On May 14 at 4:30 pm, everyone is invited to come to the Seymour Center to celebrate that the 20122017 Master Aging Plan is on its way! Approved by the Orange County Department on Aging Advisory Board on April 11 and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 1, the five-year Plan will officially begin to be implemented on July 1, 2012. There is a lot to celebrate!
People who qualify may be eligible to get a free cell phone. Community Ambassador, Andre Jones, is an associate of Safe-Link Wireless and is offering a FREE CELL PHONE with Free monthly minutes to individuals who receive benefits under certain NC assistance programs. If you are part of one of these programs, you can apply.
Good News for the 2012-2017 Master Aging Plan
Approximately 140 Orange County residents took part in the planning process for this Master Aging Plan. These residents were interviewed, surveyed, and many were involved in the actual wording and prioritizing of the objectives and strategies that will begin to be implemented in July of this year! Five UNC Master of Public Health students completed their masters’ degree by helping to organize and write the Plan. They will be given awards at the celebration and, hopefully, will end up with great jobs after graduation! The Chapel Hill News gave the Orange County Department on Aging a “Roses” award for its energetic work in developing a new Master Aging Plan, which was also recognized by the NC Division on Aging. In addition, the UNC School of Public Health announced that five more masters’ degree students will spend the next year helping us implement the MAP! The Orange County Department on Aging is committed to keeping you informed on the 2012-2017 Master Aging Plan’s progress toward implementation of its goals and objectives. Look for a MAP Report Card in every Senior Times. We will let you know what is being worked on, how it is progressing - and how you can give us feedback on what you think about it! The Master Aging Plan is YOUR PLAN FOR THE FUTURE! Pay attention! Stay involved! Give us feedback!
1) Medicaid (not Medicare) 2) SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – formerly Food Stamps) 3) Work First - A two year program in NC to teach parents with children how to be self-sufficient. 4) SSI (Supplemental Security Income from Social Security) 5) Home Energy Assistance 6) Section 8 Federal Housing Subsidy 7) TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) 8) Crisis Intervention Program - Helps people in their homes who have emergency situations with their heating, lighting, electricity, or other unstable conditions. For more information, come to a Senior Center on one of the following dates to complete an application for a phone, or call 919-968-2087. Central Orange SC Tues: Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 14 10 am - 12 noon Seymour Center Wed: Jun 13; Jul 11; Aug 15 10 am - 12 noon
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5th Anniversary Gala – Seymour Center It’s Here! Wednesday evening, May 30, 4 - 8 pm is the Seymour Center 5th Anniversary Gala! Come dressed in your best and help us celebrate with music by the Chris Reynolds Swing, and Jazz Trio with Ben Palmer & Tony Greco. There will also be dancing; heavy hors d’oeuvres; sparkling beverages; artist Jan Wu’s fashion show; a presentation by dramatist and 2012 North Carolina Piedmont Laureate, Ian Finley; The Prime Time Players; a chance to mingle with many of the program staff from the last 5 years - and more. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been coming to the Seymour Center during the last 5 years, or have never been before – this special event is open to all! This gala is co-sponsored with the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070 by Friday, May 25 to say that you’re coming to join the celebration! (353005)
“What’s in Your Toolbox?”
Come for an hour workshop led by building professional, C. Maggie Bowers. Maggie will describe common projects around the home to make it “safe for aging in place”. She will demonstrate some of the most helpful and basic tools needed to complete these tasks and to maintain your home in safe working order. She will also help participants define when a project or task should be done by an independent contractor, what kind of service provider to look for, and what to know to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract. Please call the front desk at 919-968-2070 - Seymour Center, Chapel Hill or 919-245-2015 - Central Orange SC, Hillsborough to register. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 13 (334017) 10 - 11 am Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 14 (234007-01) 10 - 11 am
Trusted health professionals providing in-home or on-site rehabilitation for seniors in Orange, Durham, and eastern Alamance counties. Physical therapy and occupational therapy to promote healthy aging. ElderFit can • teach you how to manage a health condition • work with you to improve independence • motivate you during your treatment • develop a wellness plan tailored to your needs. A Medicare certified practice — we bill Medicare for you!
Farmers’ Markets at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Markets are at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. In addition, the produce will be both extra fresh and locally grown. Vouchers will be available after July 1 to seniors, age 60+, who participate in the lunch program at a senior center. Monthly incomes should be below $1,670 for an individual and $2,246 for a couple, although no documentation will be required. Vouchers will be available during the growing season, and can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all the local farmers’ markets in Orange County, either at once or during multiple trips. Come, shop, and get extra fresh and good tasting food, as well as outstanding quality! Central Orange SC Mondays (226006-01) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Tues and Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon
CLINICS ONSITE AT EMERALD POND, DURHAM CENTER FOR SENIOR LIFE, AND CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
919-614-1923 www.elderfitpt.com
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The Senior Wellness Clinic at The Central Orange Senior Center and The Seymour Center Clinic’s Purpose: The purpose of this new multidisciplinary clinic is to enable seniors to live independently in the community by focusing screening and treatment on mood, memory, mobility, and falls prevention. By early identification of risk factors we hope to prevent the negative consequences of falls and disability. Team of Specialists in Aging: ◆ Geriatrician ◆ Occupational Therapist ◆ Pharmacist ◆ Physical Therapist ◆ Social Worker ◆ Dietitian
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What will a visit to the clinic include? ◆ Multidisciplinary assessments ◆ Clients can expect to spend 1-2 hours 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. ◆ We will schedule a second visit to follow-up on our recommendations. ◆ The team’s findings will be shared with the client’s primary care doctor. What if a person already has a doctor? Our team will not replace a person’s regular doctor. We plan to support the care of primary physicians by offering this specialty screening clinic and maintaining open lines of communication with your doctor. How do I make an appointment? The clinic is held Thursdays at 8:15 am to 12 noon at the Seymour Center on 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, NC and now the 2nd Thursday of the month at Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in HIllsborough, same times. Please call Yvette Hall at the UNC Center for Aging and Health at (919) 843-4096 to schedule an appointment. Please, do not call the Centers to schedule appointments. This clinic is offered through a partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Center of Aging and Health and the Orange County Department on Aging.
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ESTATE PLANNING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL SITUATIONS The following sessions will be tailored to same-sex couples and unmarried heterosexual couples. Estate Planning 101A: Advance Health Care Directives: We will review documents that allow you to choose (1) who will make decisions about your medical care when you cannot, (2) the kind of care you want at the end of your life, and (3) who can receive information about your medical status when you are unable to give permission to medical personnel. Refreshments will be served. Call to register at 919-968-2070. Presenter: Zoe Ulshen, Attorney Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 8 (333000-05) 1:30 – 3 pm Estate Planning 101B: Financial Planning: We will talk about documents that allow you to choose (1) who will make financial and other lifestyle decisions when you cannot, (2) how you want your financial assets distributed after your death, and (3) who will close out your affairs after you die. You will learn the importance of developing an estate plan that coordinates powers of attorney, wills, and beneficiary designations for life insurance, IRAs, and investment accounts regardless of the size of your estate. Refreshments will be served. Call to register at 919-9682070. Presenter: Zoe Ulshen, Attorney Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 15 (333000-06) 1:30 - 3 pm
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Estate Planning Workshops The Orange County Center of NC Co-Operative Extension with the Orange County Department on Aging are co-sponsoring a twopart workshop series on Estate Planning. Please register for one set of the following sessions: Hillsborough Workshops: Presenter will be Ms Beth Tillman, Attorney-at Law. Ms Tillman will cover the following topics: Thurs, Jun 7 - Planning for Incapacity: Includes Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Living Trusts Thurs, Jun 28 - Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property: Will include Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Organ Donation, Disposition of Remains, and Planning Your Digital Afterlife (What happens to your online presence when you die?)
Registration deadline - Thurs, May 31 Call 919-245-2015. Central Orange SC (230010-01) Thurs, Jun 7 & 28 2 – 4 pm Chapel Hill Workshops: Presenter will be Mr Steve Lackey, Attorneyat-Law. Mr Lackey will cover the following topics: Wed, Jun 20 - Who’s in Charge: Includes Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Wed, Jun 27 - Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond: Wills include Lifetime Gifts, Wills, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes Registration deadline - Wed, Jun 13 Call 919-968-2070 Seymour Center (333000-04) Wed, Jun 20 & 27 2 – 4 pm
Make Your Voice Heard About the Future of Medicare and Social Security Come to a special AARP “listening session” on Wed, Jun 6 from 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Seymour Center. Hear about proposed changes to important programs, Medicare and Social Security and speak your mind. A representative from AARP will be present to lead the discussion and to take your message back to Washington. No registration required. It’s important to be informed and to speak out when necessary!
Senior Times Pick-Up Locations Pick up your Senior Times at one of these locations or watch for it in the Saturday Herald-Sun Newspaper the second Saturday of the month when the quarterly Senior Times is published. The drop site for the Chapel Hill Library has been temporarily discontinued. For the most current pick up locations, www.orangecountync.gov/aging/PickUpLocations.asp. Chapel Hill-Carrboro: ArtsCenter, Carolina Springs, Carol Woods, Carrboro Public Library, Carrboro Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau, Conner Drive medical offices, Covenant Place, Elmo’s Diner, First Baptist Manley Estates, Hatfield Berang Hearing Center, Mama Dip’s, Meadowmont – Café Carolina and the Cedars, Ram’s Plaza (CVS Pharmacy), Seymour Center, Tony Hall & Associates, University Mall-Cameron’s & Service Desk, Weaver Street Market. NEW Outdoor Racks: Carrboro – Tyler’s Restaurant Corner of S. Greensboro and Main Streets, Fly Leaf Books, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North & University Mall), Homestead Square (MLK Jr Blvd), Kinetix Health Club, Nice Price Books, Orange County Dept Social Services (Homestead Rd), Park & Ride Lot Fayetteville Rd, Seymour Center outside, UNC Ambulatory Care Center (Mason Farm Rd) Hillsborough: Brookshire Nursing Home, Cardinal State Bank, Carillon Senior Living, Carolina Vision, Central Orange Senior Center, Chamber of Commerce, Dentist Dr Sam Chang (N Churton St), Dentist Dr Berry Holly (Meadowlands), Duke Family Practice, Durham Tech-OC campus student break room, Hillsborough Pharmacy (Daniel Boone Village), OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission) Meals on Wheels and Thrift Shop, Orange County Government (West Campus on Margaret Lane), Orange County Health Dept, Orange County Library, Orange County Manager’s Office lobby, Orange County School Board, Piedmont Veterinary Hospital, Service Department (New Hwy 86), State Employees’ Credit Union (both locations), Town of Hillsborough Mayor’s office, UNC Family Medicine (Old Hwy 86), Weaver St Market. NEW Outdoor Racks: Bojangles, Central Orange Senior Center, Cup a Joe, newsstand corner downtown, Durham Tech Park & Ride lot, Eno Haven Apts., Handy Andy’s (Caldwell), Lloyd’s Citgo, Orange County Dept Social Services, Randy’s Citgo, Red & White Convenience Store (Efland), Triangle SportsPlex Person County: 501 BP Gas Station
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Physical Therapy Clinics Offered at Senior Centers Are you in need of some physical therapy? Has your healthcare provider prescribed it? It’s available Tuesdays and Thursdays at both the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. Private Insurance and Medicare accepted. Call 919-732-6600 for an appointment at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill with University Physical Therapy. Call 919-624-0388 for an appointment at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough with ElderFit In-Home Rehab Physical Therapy.
LEGAL SERVICES Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc is a non-profit, federally funded organization that provides free legal assistance, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and senior citizens on a variety of non-criminal legal issues. Areas include consumer/debtor issues, public benefit denials/appeals, employment, and mortgage foreclosure defense, as well as housing and family law. At the senior centers they execute Simple Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. Volunteer attorneys, including James Wilde and James Sheldon, donate their time to execute documents and advise people on elder law issues. APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Call 1-800-672-5834 Monday through Friday (9 am – 5 pm) to schedule an appointment. Seymour Center Tues: Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17; Aug 7, 21 9 am – 12 noon Central Orange SC Tues: Jun 26, Jul 24, Aug 28 9 am – 12 noon
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No Regrets…All Joy!
ABCs of SEC
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities
Annette Jurgelski, RSVP Volunteer
Joyce Ellington is retired, but on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings her routine does not follow the relaxed pace of the typical retiree. By 9:00 a.m. she is reporting for duty at Efland Cheeks Elementary School, where she is an RSVP-Senior Education Corps Reading Tutor (RSVP-SEC). Students in the first, second and third grades quickly recognize the gray-haired lady with the erect posture typical of the military. First grader Landon and 2nd grader Adam know her particularly well. They are her “regulars” who expect that she will be sitting down with them individually in a quiet corner of the media center and helping them extract meaning from the black letters in their reading books. Patient but firm, she pushes them toward acquiring the reading skills they need to keep up with their classmates. Students who miss these skills in the early grades often drop out of school without graduating. Volunteering at school was a natural choice for Joyce, who had enjoyed the opportunities to work in education that came up in the course of her working career.The first of these opportunities came in the United States Air Force, which she joined in 1971. The United States Air Force trained her as a dental technician and in 1975 sent her to Thailand, where she provided dental care and
instruction in oral hygiene to the children of military personnel and to children in government orphanages. She recalls vividly helicopter rides to the orphanages, often located in remote rural areas. The orphans would be glad to get rid of decaying teeth that were causing them pain. “There were no facilities,” she recalls. “We would stand them up against a tree and do the extraction. Then we would give them toothbrushes and show them how to use them.” For another assignment, Joyce was retrained to training systems management. In this role, she was still involved with education – making sure that the Air Force work centers were providing recruits with educational opportunities that had been promised and that airmen were benefitting from the training. This assignment took her to several locations in the United States and eventually to England, where she lived four years. After leaving the Air Force in 1992, Joyce supplemented her military retirement with work in property management. Then in 2000 she decided to try substitute teaching in the Orange County Schools. At C.W. Stanford Middle School, the administration liked her work so much that they offered her a regular job as a teacher’s assistant working with physically and developmentally disabled children. She was also
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given the opportunity to enhance her teaching skills by earning an Associate Degree in education. Now fully retired, Joyce is glad to use her experience and training to work with youngsters who need extra help with reading. She acknowledges the important role that education has played in her own life, which began as a sharecropper’s daughter in rural Alamance County. “I have no regrets,” she says now. “The only thing I would do differently is join the Air Force at 18 instead of 26. Otherwise, I count it all joy.”
Friend-to-Friend Program The Friend-to-Friend Program needs volunteers to brighten the lives of seniors! For only one hour a week, you can be a friendly visitor to a senior and prevent social isolation and improve their quality of life! Interested? Call 919-968-2087 or e-mail Mary Fraser at mfraser@co.orange.nc.us
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Want to put a smile on a child’s face when they suddenly realize they like to read? Want to give a young person a chance to finish high school? Helping a child succeed often goes beyond the classroom and the parents; it takes a community. Can you see yourself making a difference in a child’s life? Senior Education Corps can take you there. Find out the ABCs of SEC at its first community-wide gathering to be held Tuesday, August 21, at the Seymour Center. Topics will highlight volunteer impact in the schools, opportunities for training and the need for your involvement. Since 2000, SEC volunteers have served in schools and community nonprofits that focus on helping young people have positive experiences in school and then in the future. “This gathering will bring together educators, volunteer coordinators, and current and potential volunteers from both school districts for the first time,” said SEC Coordinator Judy Mathias. Seating is limited to the first 75 people. To reserve your spot, please contact Judy Mathias by August 1 919-968-2057 or jmathias@co.orange.nc.us). SEC is an intergenerational partnership linking the talents and experiences of older adults with the curiosity and energy of children of all ages. It is administered through the Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program, a branch of the Orange County Dept. on Aging. RSVP recruits adults 55 years of age and over and matches them with opportunities in schools, nonprofits or government agencies. It receives funds through Orange County Government, the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill and the Corporation for National & Community Service.
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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR & OPPORTUNITIES Call RSVP Volunteer Program 919-968-2056, rsvp@co.orange.nc.us or visit www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP • Monthly by the 10th: Submit your RSVP volunteer hours for the previous month’s service to the RSVP Office • Have an hour? Join the Seymour Garden Group. Help plan, learn, play or water. Find out when. 919-968-2056. Watering team needed for 2 hours a week • 1st Wed: Aug 1 (10 am - 12 noon): RSVP Volunteer Information Session to help new volunteers find an agency that needs someone with their skills and interests • RSVP Senior Education Corps Conference: See how volunteers impact the schools and why more volunteers are needed. See related article. August 21, Seymour Center. RSVP to Judy 919-9682057 • This opportunity is on the bus route from Seymour Center to the Botanical Garden! Become the first face a visitor
will see at a Botanical Garden. Greet visitors, direct visitors to various parts of the garden, answer phones, provide permits, help with gift shop sales. Free 3-hr training. Four hours a weekday or on one weekend a month. • Join your friends and carpool to volunteer to help riders with developmental disabilities benefit from riding. No horse experience necessary. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Summer schedule • Monthly trainings-Help adults improve their reading, math, writing and English language skills. No prior tutoring or teaching experience necessary. • Senior Education Corps: Free trainings to help students in our schools become eager readers or writers. Get started this July with the year ‘round school in Hillsborough or in September in a school near you. Free training
Senior Net Volunteers Needed Opportunities for instructors and coaches are available for people with a basic working knowledge of computer software and hardware. (Coaching positions as assistant can be used to train those aspiring to be instructors.) Prospective volunteers should also possess the desire and skills to share their knowledge with others in a “team based” and “user friendly” environment. Most courses are offered during the daytime. Additional offerings may take place in the evening and on weekends, if volunteers are available. Future offerings such as basic graphics, multi-media applications and genealogy will depend on the interests of the students and the skill sets of the volunteers. Contact Jim McGuire (jrmcgnc@earthlink.net) for more information, or to volunteer.
Come to a Senior Center for “ONE-STOP SHOPPING” Social workers at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center are now able to help seniors apply for a variety of financial aid services - such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly Food Stamps), Energy Assistance and Medicaid. They can also help people complete an application to reduce their Orange County property tax. Our Aging Transition social workers are able to discuss your questions and concerns about these programs in a confidential setting, and to complete the required paper work. Now, you do not have to go to the Department of Social Services (DSS). This is called, “One-Stop Shopping”. You go to the senior centers for programs, meals, exercises, classes, fellowship, trips, etc – now you can apply for special assistance, too! To find out if you qualify for any of these programs, call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087, Monday through Friday, 9 am – 4 pm to make an appointment.
SeniorStriders
University Mall Walking Program
Mall open for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * Jun 19 – How Much is Too Much Sugar? Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Breana Lai will share information about the amounts of sugar we eat, and the different ‘hidden’ names for it. Jul 17 – Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke – What are the signs and symptoms and how to avoid them? Dr Paula Miller, lead cardiologist from the UNC HealthCare Heart Center will discuss what to look for in regard to these health issues and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms. Aug 21 – What to Do in Case of an Emergency? If and when a real emergency occurs. David Silfen, Paramedic, Orange County Emergency Services will speak about what to do in certain emergencies – falls, heart attacks, and strokes 8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises - Mall Center Court
“Prepare to Care” Workshop Are you prepared for the day that you may need to become a caregiver for your spouse, parent, or other loved one? Come to a workshop developed by the AARP to get you thinking about the future and how you can get prepared for it. Mary Cay Corr, a Health Specialist for the AARP, will lead the workshop. No registration is required. Questions about this workshop, or caregiver issues, please call the Aging Transitions Help-Line at 919-968-2087. Seymour Center Mon, Jun 4 10:30 - 11:30 am Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 5 10:30 - 11:30 am
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8:20 am – Breakfast served in The Weathervane @ A Southern Season
WELCOME, NEW RSVP VOLUNTEERS Diane Bidgood, Nancy Chang, Ann Davis, Tony Gore, Martha McRae, Jean Miller, Barbara Phillips, Sara Rojas, Marc Roth, Yi Yao and Peggy Yates
8:45 am – Educational Session DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED EACH MONTH – CALL 919-968-2070 on, or after, the 3rd Wednesday of the month Program supported with funding from: UNC HEALTHCARE Program sponsored by: Chapel Hill Police Department’s Cop Shop at University Mall Orange County Department on Aging University Mall For more information, contact: Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator 919-968-2073
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WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Lunch at the Centers The Seymour and the Central Orange Senior Centers serve lunch Monday - Friday at 12 noon. The Senior Lunch program is operated by the Orange County Department on Aging. People age 60+ are eligible to eat the daily lunches funded by the federal government’s Older Americans Act, the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the Orange County Department on Aging. Although there isn’t a charge for the meals, donations are an important part of the program. For people under age 60, a meal costs $5. Our caterer is the local Nantucket Café. All of the meals meet the requirements for people on low salt diets. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” basis. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration desks are located near the pool tables at each Senior Center, and tickets are distributed as people sign in between 10:45 am and 12:15 pm CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER – THURSDAY TELL ALL - This is the day to update your calendar for the next month. Announcements concerning upcoming programs for the month will be made by the staff. Thurs, Jun 7, 21; Jul 5; 19; Aug 2, 16 12 noon Central Orange SC (257030-01)
LUNCH AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER Chapel Hill Police Department Join the Chapel Hill Police Department during this informal discussion about safety issues in your community. Wed, Jun 13 11:30 am Seymour Center (333012)
Farmers’ Market Join your local friendly farmers, Betty and Joe Yow, as they share information about their farm raised products that are available at our Farmers’ Market Wed, Jul 11 10:30 am Seymour Center (333013)
Are You Eligible for the Special Needs Registry to Get Help in an Emergency? Are you prepared for a bad storm? Are you concerned about where to go if the power goes out for several days, or if there were damage to your home? If you worry about these things - don’t wait until the last minute to get help. You may be eligible for the Special Needs Registry. People on the list will be contacted in the event of an emergency, and if needed, helped to get to a special needs shelter. Call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087 - or come to the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center to get more information about the Special Needs Registry. You can find out how you, or a loved one, can sign up. Be Smart – Be Prepared!
Senior Wellness Clinic Coming to Hillsborough - July 2012! Don’t miss out! A chance to see a geriatrician - a medical doctor who specializes in older adults, pharmacist, physical therapist, occupational therapist and social worker all at one time – right at the Central Orange Senior Center – at no cost to you! The purpose of the clinic is to help you live independently in the community by assessing your mood, memory, mobility and falls risk and sharing this information with your primary care doctor. Don’t have a primary care doctor? No problem, the clinic can help you find one that specializes in older adults. Appointments will be scheduled at 8:15 am and 10:30 am at the COSC on July 12 and August 9.
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To arrange an appointment, please call Yvette Hall at the UNC Center for Aging and Health at 919-843-4096.
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Florence Gray Soltys Adult Day Health Program Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. An Enriching Day Program for Adults and Seniors Providing Respite for Family Caregivers Offers a safe environment with individual care plans that address the social, physical and emotional needs of the participants; and provides assistance with daily activities by qualified professionals. For more information or to make a referral: Office: 919-245-2017 (Fax: 919-245-2018)
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Located adjacent to the Central Orange Senior Center behind the Triangle Sportsplex 105 Meadowland Dr, PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Medicare Explosion Orange County is hosting a special week to give Medicare beneficiaries information on Low Income Subsidies (LIS). The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will be traveling to different places in the county where people can apply for a subsidy to help pay for their Medicare Part D premium and get a reduced co-payment on their prescriptions. In addition, people who qualify for a LIS will not have a donut hole for their prescriptions or a deductible. They can also change Medicare Pt D plans throughout the year without having to wait for open enrollment held in the fall. Come find out if you’re eligible at one of the following: • Mon, June 4 (10 am – 1 pm) – Medicare Information: Wal-Mart in Hillsborough • Tues, June 5 (10 am – 1 pm) – Meals on Wheels Ride-a-Long (SHIIP Volunteers) • Wed, June 6 (10 am – 1 pm) - Medicare Information: Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Donation Center in Hillsborough • Thurs, June 7 o Prevention and Wellness Program, and Extra Help Information (9 – 11 am) o Senior Medicare Patrol (Medicare Fraud) + Senior Lifesaver (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT) (12:30 – 2 pm) • FREE Refreshments Seymour Center
Wellness Special Events From the Health Expert Everyone is welcome! Call the appropriate Center to register. If you live in the county outside the Chapel Hill Transit area, call OPT at 919-245-2008 for transportation. The minimum class size is 2, and the maximum is 20. Check the individual classes for specific information. All the programs are FREE. Notice: To provide presentations on different topics, the Wellness Program hosts a variety of professionals. This does not mean an endorsement of providers, services, or method of treatment. Behind Closed Doors: Promoting Bladder Health Mary Palmer, PhD, RN, with the UNC School of Nursing will present information on bladder health with particular emphasis on bladder leakage, and practical steps to promote bladder control. Seymour Center Wed, Jun 6 11 – 11:45 am (352352-20) Central Orange SC Wed, Jul 18 11 – 11:45 am (252252-07)
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FITNESS STUDIO- SEYMOUR CENTER Department on Aging - Wellness Program The fitness studio in the Seymour maintain balance and build strength. The Center is 624 sq ft of space nestled inside fitness area’s exercise machines were the state of the art 25,000 sq ft Center. The donated by UNC Health Care. Eligibility: fitness studio, with exercise machines, Orange County Residents age 55 and older helps users increase their endurance, are eligible to join. Membership Fees Individuals Couple $ $ Annual Rate: 200 (one lump sum) 300 $ Bi-Annual Rate: 120 (paid on joining & 6 month intervals) $160 $ Quarterly Rate: 65 (paid quarterly – Jan, April, July, Oct) $90 $ $ Monthly Rate: 25 (paid by the 10th of each month) 35 The $20 orientation fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and membership fee payment. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the required bi-annual physical function screen, may join at the following rates: Individual : $28 – monthly $250 – annually Couple : $35 – monthly $375 – annually Scholarships will be granted, case-by-case, based on the federal poverty guidelines beginning with $10,400 for a single member household. Scholarship inquiries are confidential and should be directed to Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, 919-968-2073. Operational Hours Personal Trainer Staff Hours Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm Mon, 8 – 11:30 am, 1:30-4:30 pm Tues & Thurs: 8 am – 8:30 pm Tues & Thurs*: 8 am - 1:30 pm Saturdays: 8 am – 1:30 pm Fri: 1:30 - 3:30 pm - varied/month Sat. varied/month During peak times of use, machines will be limited to 30 minutes each. *10 am - 12 noon Tues/ Thurs, no personal trainer on duty.
Oh! My Aching Back Join Dr Chester Palumbo from South Square Chiropractic as he presents information on taking care of, and protecting, our backs. Dr Palumbo believes in the holistic approach and his talk will include the importance of nutrition and exercise to protect our backs. Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 20 11 - 11:45 am (252252-06) Seymour Center Wed, Jul 11 11 – 11:45 am (352352-21)
Personal Trainer Appointments - All Fitness Room Members are permitted 1 FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session, annually, in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with the personal trainer. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1-hour session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center front desk.
The New NC Orthopedic Clinic Did you know the new Duke Medicine facility is located on S Churton St, Hillsborough across from the SunTrust Bank, and it will house the NC Orthopedic Clinic? Dr Rhett Hallows will share information about Arthritis and Joint replacement and how the new Orthopedic clinic can help people manage those issues. Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 25 11 – 11:45 am (232251-01)
Fee Structure - To optimize the SportsPlex offerings and to encourage as many participants as possible, Orange County has a special fee. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes.
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SENIOR CENTER SportsPlex Membership Department on Aging - Wellness Program - A special Membership fee is being offered exclusively to members joining through the Senior Center. It includes Fitness and Cardio Centers, Group Exercise Classes (land and water) offered at the SportsPlex facility and Aquatics Center. The SportsPlex is a new SilverSneakers facility. (To qualify, you must be a Medicare-eligible member of a health plan that offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program.) More than 40 Medicare health plans offer the program as a benefit to members across the nation. Individuals should check with their insurance providers for availability/eligibility. This fitness program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join.
Membership Fees Annual Rate: Payable in Full by:
Individuals Couple $300 (one lump sum) $420 Cash, Check, Credit Card, or monthly $25 drafts for individuals and $35 drafts for couples.
The $49 new membership fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and membership fee payment. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the bi-annual required physical function screen, may join the SportsPlex at the following rates: Individual: $35.99 – monthly $431.88 – annually Couple: $49.99 – monthly $599.88 – annually Scholarships are available. Direct requests to Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, 919-968-2073. Operational Hours Mon - Sat: 5:30 am – 10 pm • Mon - Sat: Pool closes at 9 pm • Sundays: 12 noon – 7 pm Personal Trainer Appointments Schedule an appointment directly with SportsPlex approved trainers at 919-644-0339.
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End of Life Planning Please join experienced family advisor, James Karl, with the Chapel Hill Memorial Garden and manager of the “green burial” program, which saves about 70% off traditional burial fees, as he shares important information about death and pre-planning for final expenses. Seymour Center Wed, Aug 1 11 – 11:45 am (352352-22) Central Orange SC Wed, Aug 15 11 – 11:45 am (252252-08)
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Do you have diabetes? Would you like to learn more about how to manage it? This course will cover basics of diabetes including: nutrition and meal planning, medications and monitoring, exercise, dealing with diabetes, and detection and control of complications. It meets the standards of the American Diabetes Association and will be led by OC Health Department’s Registered Dietitian, a Registered Nurse, and other health care professionals for a comprehensive care plan to manage your diabetes. A physician’s referral is needed to enroll in the program. 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, 919-245-2381. Fee: Medicare, Medicaid and some private insurance will pay for this program. If not, there is a sliding scale fee based on income. Southern Human Services, Center, Chapel Hill; Whitted Services Center, Hillsborough Thurs, Jun 7, 14; Jul 12, 19; Aug 9, 16 12:30 – 5 pm
Senior Times GEMS – Geriatric Emergency Medical Services Do you know what to do in an emergency before the first responders and emergency personnel arrive? Would you like to learn simple first aid and CPR? Then join this 3-week class at the senior center to learn what to do in an emergency. Topic areas to be discussed are: what to do when stroke, heart attack, or falls occur. Instructor: David Silfen, Certified Emergency Paramedic Seymour Center Wed, May 30; Jun 6, 13 1 – 4 pm (352093) Improving Your Health or Not! Grow Power Self-Improvement of Health by Mind, Body, and Spirit Do you want to improve your health or not? Individualized improvements may include, but be limited to, the following: gain or lose weight, correct insomnia, exercise, etc. During these classes, we will focus on your health by improving your mind, body, and spirit. Reviewing your past successes will improve your health! Using the GROW model, you will set Goals, look at Reality, seek Options, and ask “What will you do to improve your health?” You will have an individualized health plan, which will be successful. Registration deadline: May 25. Fee: $25 for the 4 week session. Min 6, Max of 12 people. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 1 – 22 (232252-01) 9:45 – 11:45 am Healthy Food Demos There will be foods to taste, recipes, and a nutritional breakdown at each demo. Please note, this program is a demonstration and not intended to be a full meal. If you are interested in this program continuing, please contact the Wellness Coordinator at 919-968-2073. Central Orange SC Seymour Center Life Line Screening These screening tests can help save a life from devastating diseases and are painless. Please call to make your appointment for the following vascular screenings: Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, PADPeripheral Artery Disease, Atrial Fibrillation. Call 1-888-753-1129 to
reserve your appointment time and receive an additional $10 off the screening package. Fee: All 4 tests for $139 or you may have one test for $60 each. Seymour Center Sat, Jul 7 8 am – 4 pm (332266) The following two programs are supported in part by Health Promotion/ Disease Prevention Funds from NCDHHS-Aging and Adult Service and as a consumer you may make voluntary contributions to this program, but are under no obligation to do so. Contributions will be used to expand the program and are confidential. Services will not be reduced or terminated for failure to contribute. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Interactive 6-week course designed to help people with chronic conditions. Includes: (1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; (2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; (3) appropriate use of medication; (4) communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; (5) nutrition; and (6) how to evaluate new treatments. Each participant will receive a copy of the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions”. The program is designed to enhance regular disease treatment and disease specific education. Registration Deadline is one week before start of program. Program minimum 6, maximum 12. Facilitators: Myra Austin and Pam Tillett Fee: FREE Please contact Myra Austin, 919245-2020 if you are interested in holding a program with your senior group. Central Orange SC Seymour Center Matter of Balance Do you have concerns about falling? Have you been struggling with maintaining your balance? Many older adults are concerned about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. It is an evidencedbased health education program. While simple exercises will be used, it is not an exercise class. Registration Deadline: Thursday before the
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classes begin the following week. Program minimum 6, maximum 12. Facilitators: Myra Austin and Becci Ritter Fee: FREE Please contact Myra Austin, 919245-2020 if you are interested in holding a program with your senior group. Central Orange SC Seymour Center
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Program registrations are necessary: Program participants should bi-annually complete, or update, their registration forms which are available at the senior centers’ front desks. Fees for classes may be mailed or brought to the appropriate center. Credit cards, cash or checks made payable to Orange County Department on Aging, are acceptable. Registration is needed for both classes with a fee, and free ones. For the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough call 919-2452015, and for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, call 919-968-2070.
Fee waivers/reductions are available based on assessed financial need for all fitness classes. Contact Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator at 919968-2073 for more information. All participant information is kept confidential. Participants are encouraged to take any fitness class for the first time at no charge to determine if the class meets their needs.
Ageless Grace This new class for anti-aging consists of 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease, and can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. The movement sequences focus on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. All exercises are designed to be practiced in a chair and consist of natural movements. Each of the 21 tools focuses on different anti-aging techniques joint mobility, spinal flexibility, cognitive function, systemic stimulation, balance and confidence. Class size minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Salli Benedict, Ageless Grace certified instructor, 919-9298621 and cell 919-218-6660. Fee: FREE, but registration preferred Central Orange SC Wednesdays 11:15 am – 12 noon (252013-01)
June - August 2012 Aerobics – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program This class offers participants the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon & Wed 10 – 10:50 am (252001-1) Balance Class Will resume in mid-Sept. Chair Yoga: Getting Fit Where You Sit Are you someone who would benefit from doing yoga but cannot get down on the floor because of physical challenges or inflexibility? Weekly chair yoga may be just the right class for you! The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness and health potential. Doing chair yoga improves your ability to twist, bend and move around which helps reduce joint pain and stiffness. All moves can be done in the chair or standing using the chair as a stabilizer. The meditative visualizations at the end of the session enhance mood and improve overall sense of wellbeing. A chair yoga practice can safely bring those with limited flexibility to a profound state of harmony, balance and healing. Instructor: Joy Gornto Fee: $6.00/class - 1st class is FREE Seymour Center Mon &Thurs 9 - 9:50 am (352023-01,02,03) Flexibility Without Stretching Flexibility is not about being able to hold a pose that looks good! It’s about being able to move without a lot of effort and strain on our joints. In this 12week series we will do seated and standing movements that ”re-wire” our brains so we can move in a refreshed and easier way in our daily activities. Make gravity your friend again! Class is based on Dr M. Feldenkrais’ techniques. (This is particularly helpful for those dealing with neurological issues as well, including MS and Parkinson’s Disease.) Instructor: Debby Gross, certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Licensed body-work specialist. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jun 5 - 26 (352015-02) 11 am – 12 noon
Senior Times Inspired Movement Never exercised before? This class is great for beginners! It’s designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. The class is excellent way to improve joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. Class offers the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352008) 10 – 10:50 am or Tues & Thurs (352008) 2:15 – 3:05 pm NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) NIA is the latest fusion in mind-body wellness. Joyful and exhilarating practice combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It provides a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Class minimum 6, maximum 25. Instructor: Marty Broda, certified NIA instructor. Fee: $24/4 weeks, $48/8 weeks, or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Seymour Center Classes will resume in mid-Sept (352016) 3:55 - 4:50 pm Pacesetter Class A 45-minute class designed to keep you moving with a low impact workout that includes several optional cardio “bursts” of greater intensity. The last segment of class employs optional mild resistance for sculpting and gentle stretching for muscle tone and balance. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. $3/week for non-members. Payable at the SportsPlex. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252011-01) 8:45 – 9:40 am Pilates Pilates is a form of resistance exercise that focuses on strengthening the abdomen and back or “core” muscles to improve flexibility, posture, and balance. Slow, controlled movements help increase bone density using your own body weight or light hand weights.
Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Connie Winstead. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes, or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mondays (352010-05, 06, 07) 2:15 – 3:05 pm Thursdays (352010-14, 15, 16) 3:30 – 4:20 pm Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) This is a simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. It uses Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Instructor: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS, Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: $ 56/6 classes Seymour Center Classes will resume in the fall Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Practice Sessions Come practice this simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. This will be a practice of the following techniques Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: Donations Seymour Center Thurs: Jun 21; Jul 19; Aug 22 (352020) 10 am - 12 noon Salli’s Senior Workout When was the last time you enjoyed exercising? Join this fantastic and fun fitness class, taught to Chapel Hill seniors since 1986. The music is great, the people are great, and it’s good for you, too! Your flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and coordination will all increase. The class incorporates movements from yoga, physical therapy and dance, and is done in chairs or standing. Not only will you be glad you came, but you’ll leave smiling! Class minimum 4, maximum 18.
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Instructor: Salli Benedict, MPH, certified fitness instructor and health educator 919-929-8621 and cell 919-2186660. Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am
Sit to be Fit Class is designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance, and is excellent for improving joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. While seated, you gain knowledge of beneficial movements that can be applied daily at home. Learn healthy hints to keep you independent and striving toward 100 years of age! Walk-ins welcome, class minimum 4, maximum 18. Instructor: Video - Central Orange SC. Michael Savino, CTRS, LMBT #703 – Seymour Center Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Central Orange SC Fridays (252006-01) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Mondays (352019) 11 – 11:50 am Strength Training – Advanced Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs, (352021-03, 04, 05) 10:40 – 11:35 am
Strength Training – Introduction Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (352000-03, 04, 05) 9:40 – 10:30 am
Strength Training and Movement Balance training, strength training, stretching, and abdominal strengthening exercises. The program’s goal is
Page 14 to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, and total well-being. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352006-05 ,06, 07) 8:20 – 9:20 am
WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Strong and Steady Designed to strengthen your whole body, improve posture and balance in a friendly atmosphere. Strengthening exercises are vital to help maintain good bone health and reduce the incidence of falling. Class offers the use of ankle and hand weights, and thera bands. It can be done sitting or standing. Class minimum 5, maximum 20. Instructor: Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS (Geriatric Clinical Specialist). Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Central Orange SC Tues & Thurs (252007-01) 10 – 10:55 am T’ai Chi – Beginning T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese art, based on natural laws, teaches relaxation, erases tension, and boosts energy. It works for all, regardless of age. Regards the art as walking into your inscape, a dance of circles, and a superior form of “moving meditation.” Tai Chi may add to your sense of well-being. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructors: Frank Wong (Wednesdays)/ Bill Meyers (Thursdays) Fee: $56/ 7 week session Seymour Center Session I: Wed, May 30 – Jul 18 (352002-05) 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session II: Thurs, May 31 – Jul 12 (352004-05) 7 – 8:15 pm Session III: Wed, Aug 1 - Sept 12 (352002-06) 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session IV: Thurs, Aug 2 – Sept 13 (352004-06) 7 – 8:15 pm T’ai Chi – Beginning Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress; improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-732-2722.
Senior Times Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 4 - 25 (252008-06) 6 – 6:50 pm Mon, Jul 2 - 30 (252008-07) 6 – 6:50 pm Mon, Aug 6 - 27 (252008-08) 6 – 6 :50 pm T’ai Chi – Intermediate For information and to determine skill level, call instructor at 919- 9299467. Class min 5, max 12 people. Instructor: Frank Wong. Fee: $56/7 week session. Seymour Center Session I: Tues, Jun 5 – Jul 17 (352005-05) 7 – 8:15 pm Session II: Tues, Jul 31 – Sept 11 (352005-06) 7 - 8:15 pm Tone, Balance, Tighten - TBT A total body workout of gentle exercises designed to promote flexibility by stretching and toning muscles and exercising joints. Class minimum 5, maximum 18. Instructor: Becci Ritter Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352025) 11 – 11:50 am Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Recreation Center Gym at 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough Fee: $25 annually Central Recreation Center Gym Mon – Fri 8 – 10 am Walking Meditation Do you love trees in all seasons? Do you love the forest’s sounds? Do you love the soft earth under your feet? Do you enjoy walking intentionally so you don’t miss anything? If you do, you will want to join friends who enjoy the same pleasures. We are aiming for a Friday once a week? Once a month? What suits you? Call Miriam Thompson at 919-370-4114 to schedule a time and walking path. Seymour Center Fridays TBA Walking – Outdoors Fast-paced walking group walks on trails and through wooded areas, weather permitting. Need to be agile on your feet. Bring a friend and/ or walking stick. Call to be added to
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the list. Group leader needed. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (250000) 10 – 11 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (350000) 8:30 – 9:30 am
atic areas. Call 919-968-2070 for appointment. Fee: $10/15 minutes. Gift certificates available. Seymour Center 1st Thurs: Jun 7; Jul 5; Aug 2 (352502) 9:30 am – 1 pm
Yoga This gentle physical form of Yoga has an emphasis on flexibility and movement, as well as breathing. Research shows that Yoga is excellent for good bone health as well. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure a place in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Barbara Lang Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-03, 04, 05) 1 – 1:50 pm Zumba A fusion of Latin and International music creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program. Class minimum 6, maximum 20. This is the latest in fitness, and will be taught by a specially trained instructor. Instructor: Katina Johnson Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks. Coupon books available. Central Orange SC Mondays (252010-06, 07, 08) 6:30 – 7:20 pm
“Fit Feet” Program A toenail trimming service by appointment only provided by trained RNs for adults age 55+. All NEW clients must complete an initial health assessment and MUST BRING THEIR DOCTOR’S REFERRAL WITH THEM TO FIRST APPOINTMENT, OR SERVICE WILL BE DENIED! For medical transportation, if necessary, call E-Z rider at 919-968-2772, within the Chapel Hill – Carrboro city limits. In the county, call OPT at 919-2452008. For a “Fit Feet” appointment, call the Senior Center nearest you. Fee: $12/visit for Orange County residents $25/visit for non-residents. Central Orange SC, 919-245-2015 2nd & 4th Wed: Jun 13, 27 (252502-06) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed: Jul 11, 25 (252502-07) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed: Aug 8, 22 (252502-08) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed: Jun 6, 20 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed: Jul 2*, 18 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed: Aug 1, 15 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm *1st Mon due to July 4th holiday
WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Blood Pressure Monitoring A volunteer RN or LPN is on-site to take blood pressures. RSVP provides the volunteers. Free automated blood pressure machines are available at both Senior Centers. These machines are provided by the Orange County Wellness Program. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (352505) 9:30 – 11:30 am Central Orange SC Thursdays (252501-1) 9:30 – 11:30 am Chair Massage Dede Banks is nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults, and can focus on problem-
Medication Management Do you have questions about your medications? Do you want to know more about Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage? Subsidies? Get answers to these and other questions about medications from a pharmacist in your own home, at the Seymour Center, or the Central Orange Senior Center. Call the UNC School of Pharmacy, 919843-2278, to schedule an appointment. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Seymour Center
Nutrition Counseling: Do you have questions about what are the best foods to eat to keep you healthy? Lower your cholesterol? Increase your strength? Get answers to these and other questions about food and nutrition from a Registered Dietitian in your own home,
June - August 2012 at the Seymour Center, or the Central Orange Senior Center. Please email: amanda_holliday@unc.edu or call 919-966-7214, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health – Department of Nutrition, to speak to a licensed nutritionist or registered dietitian about your specific concerns. If you are interested in more information about Older Adult Nutrition, you can visit the UNC blog – 3 Square Meals. The web address is: http://3squaremealsblog. wordpress.com/ Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Seymour Center
Personal Trainer Services This service is available to all Seymour Center Fitness Room Members. Each member is permitted one annual FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with the personal trainer. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1hr session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center front desk. Fee: $25/hour (after first 30-minute free session) Seymour Center Mondays (353595) 8 -11:30 am & 1:30 - 4:30 pm Tues & Thurs (353595) 8 am – 1 pm Fri – dates vary/month (353595) 1:30 - 3:30 pm Sat – dates vary /month (353595) Call for times Physical Function Screen THIS FREE ASSESSMENT FOR ANYONE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE BEFORE THE INITIAL USE OF THE FITNESS STUDIO, AND BI-ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, AND TO GET THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER’S SPORTSPLEX MEMBERSHIP RATE. Participants receive recommendations for individual improvements. Do you want to know how you can improve your strength, balance and agility over time, or how your fitness levels compare with others your age? A physical therapist will give you a written report with your functioning levels. The assessment will take about 45-minutes to complete, including your personal feedback. If you have any questions about the program, contact Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, 919968-2073. This service is provided in part by the UNC Program on Physical Therapy in the Schools of Allied
Senior Times Health, a division of the UNC School of Medicine. Call 919-968-2070 for the Seymour Center, and 919-245-2015 for the Central Orange SC for an appointment and to receive your forms. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Jun, 8, 15; Jul 13, 20; Aug 10, 17 (252503-1) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Jun 1, 29; Aug 3 (352506) 9 am – 4 pm
Fees: $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs (Seymour Center) $10/15 min, $25/30 min, $35/45 min, $55/1 hr (Central Orange SC) Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Central Orange SC Mondays (252506) 2: 30 – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 2nd Wed, Tues & Thurs (352564) 12 noon – 5 pm
Reflexology Reflexology is the application of pressure stretch and movement to the hands and feet. It is designed to effect corresponding parts of the body. It is used primarily for relaxing tension, improved body circulation, revitalizes energy and to promote better health and well-being. From ancient texts, illustrations, and artifacts we know of early civilizations who worked on feet as a method for activating the healing powers of the body in order to promote good health. Call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Provider: Vimle Bajpai, Certified Reflexologist Fee: Donations only for 50-minute appointment Seymour Center Fridays (352541) 12 noon – 4 pm
Telehealth Monitoring Would you like to be able to track your blood pressure, weight and pulse on a weekly basis without having to write anything? You can by participating in this program, a free computer-monitoring health care system. Participating clients will be screened for risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The screening includes answering health questions and obtaining blood pressure, pulse, and weight. Clients are eligible to participate in the kiosk-monitoring program, which will be a self-management program. The Telehealth monitor is made possible by the Carol Woods’ Community Connections project funded by Duke Endowment. Call Myra Austin on Tues and Fri at Central Orange SC at 919-245-2020, or other times, call 919-968–2073 to schedule your initial appointment. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Reiki Would you like to increase your energy and circulation? Relieve stress and pain, or improve sleep? Reiki can help with all of these - and more. It adjusts according to the needs of the recipient while supporting the body’s natural healing abilities and balancing body energy. Dr Oz says Reiki is one of his favorite alternative medicine remedies, and that he and his family have been using it for years. What should you expect? During a Reiki session the recipient lies comfortably and fully clothed on a massage table while listening to soothing music. This creates a relaxed state while allowing the body to use its natural healing abilities. Call Lorraine Lewis (for the Seymour Center) at 919-9672215, a Reiki practitioner for 25 years or e-mail: lorrainelewis@earthlink. net . For the Central Orange SC, contact Sallie McDevitt at 919-383-3634, a Reiki practitioner for 11 years, or email: sallie.reiki@gmail.com. Call the Seymour Center 919- 968-2070, or the Central Orange SC 919-245-2015 for an appointment.
Therapeutic Massage Dede Banks, nationally certified in therapeutic massage has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas, or get a total body massage. Call 919-9682070 for appointment. Fees: $50/50 minutes; $55/1 hour; $65/ 1.5 hours. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Seymour Center (352512) Tues & Thurs 9 am - 2 pm Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a nationally licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #00703. Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki technique massage. Call 919-967-1043 for information, or to schedule a Sat appointment. Call 919-968-2070 for a weekday appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy.
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Therapeutic Massage Stephanie Nussbaum, nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults. She can focus on problematic areas, or give a total body massage. It’s your choice! Call 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: $10/15 minutes; $25/30 minutes; $35/45 minutes; and $55/1 hour. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Central Orange SC Mondays (252509) 9 am – 2 pm Trager – Gentle Body Therapy Lorraine Lewis, certified Trager Practitioner, provides one-on-one sessions based on work done by Dr Milton Trager. You will experience greater ease, comfort, joy, mobility (it helps to “oil” the joints), balance and peaceful relaxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (352514) Appointments only Note: “No-Show” Policy for Reiki, Therapeutic Massage and Trager Clients is to collect $20 for a scheduled appointment if it’s not cancelled a minimum of 24 hours before the scheduled time. If proper notice has not been given and/or there is a client “no-show”, the Senior Center will bill the client for expenses. Further appointments will not be allowed until this fee has been received.
Transportation Consultation Are you considering transitioning away from driving? Would you like the option of traveling another way other than your personal automobile? Have you wanted to use a bus or taxi but were afraid to try? Jenny Womack, the Department on Aging’s new occupational therapist, is available for personal consultations on community mobility. She will work with you to explore resources available in the community for getting around, and help you set up opportunities to try transportation alternatives. Please call the Aging Transitions Helpline, 919968-2087, to request an appointment with Jenny.
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Senior Times JUNE, JULY, and SEPTEMBER 2012 COURSE SCHEDULE* COURSE JUNE
June - August 2012 JULY
SEPT
Computer Maintenance (W) File Management (W)
SENIORNET COMPUTER CLASSES
SUPPORT GROUPS
Digital Photography Exploring Windows 7 Computer Maintenance Computer Fundamentals Skype (W) iPAD (W) Facebook (W) (2 days) * Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.
= Available (W) = Workshop
JUNE Session: J1A-CM Computer Maintenace (W) (359010-03)
Thurs (Jun 21)
9 am – 12 noon
JULY Session: J1A-FM File Management (W) (359001-03)
Thurs (Jul 19)
9 am – 12 noon
SEPTEMBER Session: S1A-DP Digital Photography (359032-07) S1B-W7 Exploring Windows 7 (359054-06) S1C-CM Computer Maintenance (359010-07) S1D-CF Computer Fundamentals (359000-04) S1E-SK Skype (W) (359004-03) S1F-IP iPad (W) (359050-02) S1G-FB Facebook (W) (359008-05)
Sept 10 - Oct 5 Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Fri (Sept 7) Fri (Sept 14) Fri (Sept 21 & 28)
• • • • • • REGISTRATION FEES Course Fee: 8-16 hr classes - $40; 4-6 hr classes - $25; workshops - $15, unless otherwise noted.
SeniorNet Computer Classes Summer and early Fall 2012 SESSION REGISTER at - The Seymour Center – Phone: 919-968-2070 If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Mike Gilliom – 919-636-0993 Art Lebo – 919-259-7330 Jim McGuire 919-408-8105 www.chapel-hill-seniornet.org
9 -11 am 1- 3 pm 9 -11 am 1- 3 pm 9 am – 12 noon 9 am – 12 noon 9 am – 12 noon
Payment – Credit card or by check, payable to “OCDOA” (Orange County Dept. on Aging). Payment is due at registration. Without the continuing support of the Orange County Department on Aging and the Seymour Center, this program would not be possible.
GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: You must own an IBM-compatible Personal Computer with Windows 98 or higher operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Supplies: Students will need to purchase, and bring to class, a USB Flash drive. 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 2 two-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 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/each hour in class.
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SUMMER COURSES
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 re-
sult of poor maintenance. The objective of this workshop is to make you aware of what 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 Workshop 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.
SEPTEMBER COURSES Introduction to Digital Photography Using Picasa A hands-on course that introduces the student to digital photography and to Picasa software. You will learn how to operate your camera, practice tips for taking good pictures, move around the Seymour Center to practice taking better pictures, and import your digital photos from your camera into the computer. You will learn basic and creative image composition using your camera. Then we will do some basic image editing, storing, e-mailing pictures and printing using just a small part of Picasa’s capabilities. (The full Picasa course, “Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos Using Picasa”, offered regularly, covers nearly all Picasa features.) Making back-up copies of your photos will also be part of this course. Please bring your camera, with its battery charged, you camera manual, and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of using Windows. Class fee: $40 Exploring Windows 7 This eight-session course will introduce the student to Microsoft’s Windows 7 Operating System. The student will be introduced to the basics of the Windows 7 desktop, Task Bar,
June - August 2012 the Start menu, how to find and launch a program and use the Help features. The student will learn the basics of file management using the new Windows Explorer, as well as, system maintenance and backup tools built into the Windows 7 Operating System. Prerequisites: Student should be familiar with using a mouse and have some confidence using a computer. Class fee: $40. Computer Maintenance The objective of this course is to make you aware of what things you should be doing on a regular basis to maintain your computer’s security and improve its overall performance and efficiency. You will learn how to protect your computer from various threats including: viruses, identity theft, spam, and spyware. You will learn how to use computer maintenance tools and how to back-up your personal data files. 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 Skype Workshop Skype is a very popular way to stay in touch with your loved ones! Skype is a free program that lets you make voice and video calls and chats over the Internet using your computer’s web camera and microphone. Calls to other Skype users are free, and calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype has recently added instant messaging, file transfer, and videoconferencing. Skype has 929 million registered users as of September 2011. In this workshop you will learn how to set up a Skype on your computer and connect with family and friends. Bring to class: If your PC laptop has a web camera and a wireless adapter, bring it to class and you will have Skype up and running when the workshop ends. Otherwise, use our desktop computers. Class Fee $15. iPad/iTunes/iCloud Workshop This workshop will answer the questions: “How do I use the iPad and how does it relate to iTunes and iCloud?” You will be introduced to the standard applications as well as some highly recommended apps for the
Senior Times iPad. Class fee $15 Introduction to Facebook Workshop Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communication with friends and family. You will learn how to view and post your own photos, video, and messages. You will learn about posting on friends’ “Wall“, “Commenting” on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. Personal security recommendations are also covered. Class fee: $15.
SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group - for Seniors The Late Bloomers meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is intended to help seniors explore their drinking difficulties in an understanding environment that relies on AA’s proven 12-step approach. Particular attention will be given to the early phases of recovery. This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous that non-alcoholic people may attend. Seymour Center (357070) Wednesdays 3 pm Arthritis - Chapel Hill Arthritis Education Network Family members, friends, and people with arthritis are welcome to come and participate in this monthly support group. For information, call Cindy Johnson, 919-544-2021, or Pat Kropp, 919-967-6081. Seymour Center (354056) 2nd Tues: Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 14 7 – 8:30 pm Dementia Caregivers’ Support Groups Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Group is open, friendly and informal. Reservations are not required. Supervised activities will be available for caregivers’ loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hours in advance. For information and reservations, call 919-968-2087. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues: Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center (352754) 3rd Thurs: Jun 21; Jul 19; Aug 16
4 - 5:30 pm Hearing Loss Association of Chapel Hill Call Ruth Miller, 919-622-8467. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Diseases Support Group Any person, or family member, with a Chronic Disease is welcome to join the group, and is 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 at 919-933-1306. Seymour Center (352772) 1st Tues: Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 1 - 2 pm Low Vision Support Group For more info contact Carol Tickle at 919-643-2620. Seymour Center (352777) 1st Tues: Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 10 am Mild Cognitive Impairment Couples Support Group This support group is for people who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and have insight. The purpose of the group is to enable individuals and their spouses to share their experiences with mild cognitive losses in an accepting and supportive environment. For new membership, or more information, contact Pam Tillett, Orange County Department on Aging, at 919-968-2084. Seymour Center (352767) Every other Friday 10:30 am – 12 noon NAMI Orange County Support Group 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 Kay Maltbie at 919-402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail.com. 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 (357009) 2nd and 4th Tues: Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 14, 28 6:30 – 9 pm
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Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support Group Join family and friends who care for people with Parkinson’s disease in this support group. Share your experiences and learn new skills. Facilitated by UNC-CH Dept of Neurology. For information, contact: Lindsay Penny Prizer, MSW, P-LCSW Group Coordinator & Clinical Social Worker, National Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence Movement Disorders Center, UNC-CH Department of Neurology 919-843-1657, or visit the website: www.chapelhillparkinsons. weebly.com Seymour Center (352851) 1st Tues: Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 12:30 – 1:30 pm Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Open to both the person with Parkinson’s and/or the caregiver. Lunch is served at 12 noon before the meeting. Get a ticket at the center as it is served on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed for the group. Seymour Center (352879) 1st Tues: Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 1:30 - 3 pm Central Orange SC (255004-1) 4th Wed: Jun 27; Jul 25; Aug 22 11 am – 12 noon Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to learn more about this disease are welcome to come and participate in this quarterly meeting. For information, call Teresa Remaley, Accredo RN, BSN at 1-336-501-8175. Seymour Center (352833) Sat, Jun 16; Aug 25 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Stroke Support Group Contact Kelly O’Brien at 919-966-2029 UNC Wellness Center @ Meadowmont 2nd Wed: Jun 13; Jul 11; Aug 8 1 pm Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited Contact Maura English Silverman, MS, CCC/SLP, Founder and Senior Advisor for the support group by calling 919-800-8047 or visiting the web site at www.asphasiaproject.org Seymour Center (352753) Tuesdays 12:30 -1:30 pm
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ART CLASSES
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Acrylic Painting Learn to paint with acrylics. Instructor/Artist Peggy Lee Mead uses acrylics to create murals. She graduated cum laude with a BA in Fine Arts from California State University at Long Beach. Instructor: Peggy Lee Mead Fee: $40 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 11 – Jul 2 (254008-06) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Session II: Mon, Aug 6 - 27 (254008-07) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Art for Joy New! Come to this Saturday play shop to loosen up your creative visioning. We will engage in several methods to find the “artist within”. We will make some large abstract sketches, using 18 in by 24 in paper, charcoal, pencils, markers and crayons. This larger size frees the mind and body, so that we may discover new artistic material within ourselves. Open to all levels of talent from none to professional. If you like, bring a journal, smaller drawing paper, collage items or your favorite drawing tools. Instructor: Barbara Janeway has taught drawing for many years and is engaged in the image finding process through daily sketching. She currently exhibits her work at The Joyful Jewel in Pittsboro. Fee: $10 Seymour Center Sat, Jun 16 (314001-02) 10 am – 12 noon Artists Together: Open Art Walk-In Studio Open Art Walk-In Studio is a unique opportunity designed for artists to drop in for a little extra time to work on specific projects, to encourage mastery of skills and to have social interaction with other artists. The studio is open to artists of all media types. Newcomers are welcome. You will need to bring your own supplies. No formal instruction. Seymour Center Tuesdays (357061) 9 - 11 am
Senior Times Chinese Brush Painting Focus will be on techniques to paint flowers, birds, landscapes or other subjects that interest the students. Classes are for all levels from beginners to experienced artists. Please bring the following supplies: a pad of newsprint, small bottle of black ink, set of water colors, an ink stone or small dish for the ink, a plastic container for water, and medium and small brushes. Brushes from China and rice paper may be purchased from the instructor. Instructor: Jinxiu Alice Zhao studied Chinese Brush Painting for 20 years in Hubei Province, China. Fee: $80 per session (8 weeks) Seymour Center Wed, Jun 20 – Aug 8 (354007-02) 3:30 - 5 pm Tues, Aug 14 - Oct 2 (354007-03) 2:30 – 4 pm Drawing (Basic) If you have a desire to draw, artist Frank Dalimonte can teach you. You will learn to draw basic shapes, perspective, and shading. You will need to bring a drawing pad and #2 pencils to class. Instructor: Frank Dalimonte studied at the Univ of Buffalo, National Gallery of Fine Art in London, and the Louvre in Paris. (His web site is www.franksart.mysite.com) Fee: $40 per session (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Session I: Tues, Jun 5 - 26 (254021-01) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Tues, Jun 5 - 26 (254021-02) 1 – 3 pm Session III: Tues, Aug 7 - 28 (254021-03) 10 am – 12 noon Session IV: Tues, Aug 7 - 28 (254021-04) 1 – 3 pm Oil Painting – Beginning Class is a general introduction to art history, including historical styles/schools of classical, realism, impressionism, expressionism, modern and contemporary. Students will discuss how to stretch a canvas. Class will begin with still life sketching followed by learning to paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits. Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, musician and owner of Sovero Art Gallery in Hillsborough. (www.soveroart.com) Fee: $60 per session (6 weeks)
Central Orange SC Session I: Tues, May 8 – Jun 12 (254014-05) 2 – 4 pm or Thurs, May 10 – Jun 14 9 - 11 am Session II: Tues, Jun 19 – Jul 24 (254014-06) 2 – 4 pm or Thurs, Jun 21 – Jul 26 9 - 11 am or Tues, Jul 31 – Sept 4 (254014-07) 2 – 4 pm or Thurs, Aug 2 - Sept 6 9 - 11 am Seymour Center Session I: Mon or Fri, Jun 4 - Jul 13 (354002-06) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Mon or Fri, Jul 16 – Aug 24 (354002-07) 10 am – 12 noon Session III: Mon or Fri, Aug 27 Oct 5 (354002-08) 10 am – 12 noon Open Studio for Artists This is an open studio time when artists may bring their current projects to work along side other artists. Why work alone? Just bring your own supplies to paint or draw and enjoy the company of others. No formal instruction. Central Orange SC Mondays (254009-01) 10 – 11:30 am Pastel Painting - BASIC Enjoy some of the techniques of pastel painting that made Degas famous. Materials list is available at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Instructor: Herb Slapo is a member of the Pastel Society of America and long-time pastel instructor Fee: $48 (6 weeks for session I) and $40 (5 weeks for session II) Seymour Center Session I: Mon, May 21 – Jun 25 (354008-11) 1 – 3 pm Session II: Mon, Jul 2-30 (354008-01) 1 – 3 pm Watercolor - Advanced Since this is an advanced level class, the instructor determines admission to class. Contact the center for additional information. Instructor: Luna Lee Ray Fee: $40 Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 5 - 26 (254010-07) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Thurs, Aug 2 – 23 (254010-08) 1:30 – 3:30 pm
June - August 2012
CRAFT CLASSES Apron Art Time for another cookout this summer! Cook in style while wearing your own personalized apron. This class will offer lots of ideas to make your apron one of a kind. Instructor: Cydnee Sims Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jun 29 (334001) 1 – 3 pm Bobbin Lace Making Newcomers are always welcome. Some instruction is available, as are supply resources. Contact: Janice Tyler at 919-968 207I, or jtyler@ co.orangenc.us Seymour Center Daytime group meets on 1st & 3rd Mon (356004) 11 am – 1 pm Evening Group meets on occasional Thurs (356019) 7– 9 pm Collage on Canvas Come learn the art of collage on canvas. Using a variety of different materials, including acrylic paints, we will learn to paint and then collage on a framed canvas. Call the center to register by Jun 14. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $35 (includes all materials) Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 21 (243003-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm Crafts Join others for a morning out as you create useful and special crafts. Call the center for information and to register. Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Mon & Thurs (254017-01) 9:30 – 11:30 am Creative Crafters 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!! Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Seymour Center (354018) Chain Jewelry Tues & Thurs, Jun 5 - 28 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
June - August 2012 Floral Pendants Tues & Thurs, Jul 3 - 26 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Brown Paper Art Jewelry Tues & Thurs, Aug 2 - 30 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Crocheting - Beginning Would you like to learn the basics of crocheting? Even if you know how to crochet, this group could also work on service projects. Instructor: Joan Brown Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 4 - 25 (257031-06) 10 – 11 am Session II: Mon, Jul 2 - 30 (257031-07) 10 – 11 am Session II: Mon, Aug 6 - 27 (257031-08) 10 – 11 am Fantastic Fridays - Craft Lovers Paradise This will be the last “Fantastic Fridays” series!! Don’t miss out on the fun! Join other crafters for 3 more Fridays with Helen Frederick to learn unique crafts. Classes will focus on a specific and quick project that will be completed in a short time frame. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE Seymour Center (324055) Baskets, Ribbons and Florals Add a special touch to your décor. Come and embellish a wicker basket that can be used as a magazine holder, for your favorite snacks, or for other organizing needs. Fri, Jun 8 1 - 3 pm Straight from your Closet Dig out a skirt, blouse, or canvas shoes for this craft with a twist. Bring in a clothing item of your choice that needs a little pizzazz!! There’s nothing like a before and after creation. Come out and see what we can do to give your clothing a new look. Fri, Jun 15 1 – 3 pm Straw Hats – The sun is shining! The best way to stay cool this summer is to put on your straw hats. However, make them a little fancy by exploring different ways to do it. Fri, Jun 22 1 - 3 pm
Senior Times Japanese Embroidery Come and learn this specialized art form! Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1,600 years old and only came to the US in 1985. Learning this specialized art can take up to 10 years to complete. The embroidery is done with silk filaments from a cocoon and metal threads on silk fabric. Some pieces have superimposed embroidery (embroidery over embroidery). Motifs are usually flowers, birds, and sometimes human figures. Instructor: Pam Reading, certified instructor by Kurenai Kai in Atlanta, GA. Contact her at 919- 815-2249 or plreading@gmail.com for information on the materials you’ll need. Fee: $75, plus materials fee per session. Seymour Center Sat & Sun, Jun 9 & 10 (353050-05) 9 am – 3:30 pm Sat & Sun Aug 18 & 19 9am – 3:30 pm Jewelry Making Cool off and spend an afternoon with friends making beautiful original beaded jewlery. You will complete a jewelry set during each session, which will include a matching necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings. Instructor: Kayla Zaragoza Fee: FREE (plus supplies purchased from instructor, or on your own) Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jun 7 – 21 (244005-06) 4 – 5:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Aug 9 – 23 (244005-08) 4 – 5:30 pm Knitting with Kai Mei New! If you are interested in learning how to knit, join Kai Mei for basic knitting and purl sessions that will include varied techniques and projects. No experience necessary. You will need to bring knitting needles and yarn. If you have questions, before the classes, contact Kai Mei at 919-960-7690. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Thurs, Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16 (324067-01) 2 – 3 pm Leatherworks - Beginning As a beginner, you will create your own leather key chain and/or coasters. Once you complete this class, you will be able to join our advanced leatherworks one to make your own belt, wallet, or handbag. Limited to 8 students. Instructor: Sam Truax Fee: FREE, Central Orange SC Session I: Wed, Jun 6 - 27 (234000-06) 9 – 11 am
Session II: Wed, Jul 11 - 25 (234000-07) 9 – 11 am Session III: Wed, Aug 1 - 29 (234000-08) 9 – 11 am Open Studio with Sandra This open studio is for those currently enrolled in one of the Thursday night classes taught by Sandra Smith. This time allows you to continue working on your project with the instructor available to assist and answer any questions. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fridays (251019-01) 2 – 4 pm Pick-Up Sticks Quilt Top Come learn this easy method of making a pick-up sticks lap quilt top. Be warned, it can become addictive! Last day to register is Jul 26. Contact the center for additional information. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $35 (All materials included) Central Orange SC Thurs, Aug 2 & 9 (234004-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm Quilting Work on your own, or group, project. No experience necessary. If you’ve never quilted before, others will help you get started. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257011-1) 10 am – 1 pm Salted Watercolor You will create a unique piece of artwork using watercolor as the background. This is a simple technique, and you don’t have to know how to paint! Last day to register is Aug 9. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $35 Central Orange SC Thurs, Aug 16 (243023-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm Sewing Circle Join Gloria Maisner and friends for an afternoon of sewing and conversation. Bring your current projects, share ideas, stitch a while - but most of all, have fun! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (357038) 1 – 2:30 pm Splash with Acrylics Have you ever thought of trying Acrylics, but were afraid it was too hard?
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Think again and come join us having fun splashing around with acrylic paints. We will play with different techniques of applying paints to paper including dripping, splashing, and stamping. You will complete your own piece of artwork to display. Contact the center for additional information. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $35 (All materials included) Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 26 (243024-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Splash with Watercolor You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy this class. You will use different techniques of applying paints to paper including dripping, splashing, and stamping. You will have a unique piece of artwork to show off! Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $35 Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 28 (234025-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Stitch and Flip Lap Quilt Come join us to learn the easiest method to make a crazy quilt. Be warned it can become addictive! We will make a lap quilt in two sessions. All materials provided. Instructor: Sandra L. Smith Fee: $35 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jul 12 & 19 (224006-03) 6:30 - 8:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Aug 23 & 30 (224006-04) 6:30 - 8:30 pm
T- Shirt Photo Fun Do you want to personalize a T-shirt with a picture of your grandchildren or favorite pet? Bring your picture the last week of May to the craft class and give it to the instructor, Helen Frederick, for scanning. They will be returned the day of our project. In addition, bring a white or a light pastel color Tshirt to class. Instructor: Ella Crawford Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jun 1 (334002) 1 – 3 pm
Watercolor Quilt Top Come join us and learn this easy method of making a watercolor quilt pillow top. The name comes from the beautiful display of color used in the pattern. Last day to register is May 31. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $35 Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 7 & 14 (234006-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm
POTTERY CLASSES BRIDGE & OTHER GAMES LANGUAGE CLASSES
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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POTTERY CLASSES Pottery Pottery instruction will resume in September. Open studio will be held for those students who have been in previous classes. Open Studio Fee: $5 per week Central Orange SC (251002) Mondays 1 - 4 pm & 5:30 – 8:30 pm Fridays 1 – 4 pm
BRIDGE GAMES Contract Bridge Newcomers are always welcome. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (257004-1) 1 – 4 pm Duplicate Bridge Friday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge game directors, Ruth and Paul Schwenke offer a Novice Duplicate Bridge game for players with fewer than 50 Master Points, in addition to the regular Duplicate Bridge one. You do not need to be an ACBL member to play. The Novice game will be separate from the open one, but please come at least 20 minutes early the first time. Partners are not needed for either game. For questions call 919-933-1474, or raschwenke@nc.rr.com Directors: Ruth and Paul Schwenke, Bronze Life Masters Fee: $6 Seymour Center Fridays (351015) 1 pm Morning Bridge Game Practice what you have learned! 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 919-489-0210, or hbrooke@nc.rr.com (preferred) Seymour Center Mondays (351002) 9:15 am – 12 noon
Senior Times Sarah West Social Contract Progressive Bridge This is a friendly game of bridge with a group that has been playing for more than 20 years. New players are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351012) 1 – 5 pm Social Bridge Enjoy an afternoon of social bridge. Newcomers are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (351003) 1 – 4 pm Saturdays (Bring your lunch) 10 am – 1:45 pm
OTHER GAMES
Canasta Leader: June Weatherley, 919-9683990 Seymour Center Thursdays (351013) 1 – 4 pm Dominoes Join us for a morning of dominoes and other games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251000) 10 am -12 noon 1 – 4 pm Seymour Center Mon – Fri (351021) 10 am – 3:30 pm Game Day Bring a friend and play table games or cards. We are currently looking for Spades players. Seymour Center Wednesdays (351009) 1 – 3 pm Games Come alone or bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251001) 9 – 11 am Hand and Foot Card Game This card game is a form of canasta. If you like to play, come join this ongoing group. Central Orange SC Mon - Fri (251017) 1 – 4 pm
Mah Jong This ancient Chinese game is challenging and fun. Leader: Rebecca Hause, 919-942-5703 Central Orange SC Thursdays (257005-2) 7 pm Fridays (257005-1) 12 noon – 4:30 pm Seymour Center Mondays (351001) 12:30 – 5 pm Call the Seymour Center, or Rebecca Hauser at 919-942-5703 (preferably during the evenings), to sign up to play on Monday afternoons. Rook If you need to brush up, or if you’ve never played before, call 919-2452015 and let us know you’re coming. We’ll teach you how the game is played. Central Orange SC Fridays (257007) 9:30 – 11:30 am Rummikub Join us for a new twist on rummy. If you don’t know how to play, we’ll teach you. Contact the center at 919-245-2015 for more information. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (257008) 9 – 11:30 am Scrabble Club The group is open and friendly. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of playing scrabble and meeting new friends. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257009) 1 – 5 pm Seymour Center Tuesdays (351005) 1 – 5 pm Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center Tues – Fri (351010) 2 – 5 pm
June - August 2012
LANGUAGE CLASSES
English as a Second Language Conversation Lab Class helps adult non-fluent English speaking people improve their comprehension of written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Contact Orange County Literacy Council at 919-933-2151, or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tuesdays (354066) 9 am – 12 noon Spanish (Level I) This class is an introduction to Spanish. It will include beginning conversational practice and vocabulary - including proper pronunciation and alphabet, basic greetings, family, numbers, and calendar concepts - if time permits. Instructor: Maureen Martin Central Orange SC Will resume in the fall
Spanish (Level II) For those who have completed Level I, this class will continue to develop your conversational abilities. Topics include: pass times, arranging activities, the house and yard, foods and restaurants. Instructor: Maureen Martin Central Orange SC Will resume in the fall Spanish (Level IV) - Advanced For those who have completed Level III at the Seymour Center, or several years of classes elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar, reading and writing, and is conducted entirely in Spanish. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education) Seymour Center Will resume in the fall
Spanish - Early Intermediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous experience in another class. Seymour Center Will resume in the fall
June - August 2012
Spanish (Level III) Intermediate For people who have completed Level II at the Seymour Center, or have taken a class or two elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading. Seymour Center Will resume in the fall Spanish (level I) - Introduction This is an introductory class designed for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Seymour Center Will resume in the fall
Educational Opportunities Please remember to register for classes. Call the Seymour Center at 919968-2070 and the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015. AARP - We Need To Talk (WNTT) How do you know when it’s time for your loved one to limit or stop driving? It’s a tough subject for most families, but it’s a serious matter. Now there’s help. AARP offers a free course, “We Need to Talk”, which will help you determine how to assess your loved ones’ driving skills, and provide information to help you have this important conversation. Call 919-968-2070 to register. Instructor: Ursula Capewell, MSN, RN, AARP DSP District Coordinator Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 5 (354081-02) 10 am – 12 noon Bird Watching - Multi-faceted Program New! Want to learn more about the waterfowl and songbirds that share the pond, rest under parked cars, nest on the bank and over the Sportsplex’s doorway? The Central Orange Senior Center is launching a Bird Watching Program comprised of bird talks, bird feeders, and a “What Did You See” bulletin board to promote learning and community with our feathered neighbors. Great volunteer opportunities.
Senior Times Summer Bird Talks at Central Orange SC: Bluebirds – John and Karen MacAulay. How to attract bluebirds to your yard, and many interesting facts about these beautiful birds. Tues, Jun 5 (234010-07) 2:30 pm Waterfowl on the Pond – John and Karen MacAulay Should we be feeding the ducks? What’s the story with Canada geese? Do our ducks and geese migrate? And much more Tues, July 24 (234010-06) 2:30 pm Hummingbirds – Alan Miller Attracting hummingbirds to your yard; varieties local and world wide; Migration, nesting habits and much more. Tues, Aug 14 (234010-08) 2:30 pm CarFit Program Mark your calendars for Sat, May 19 when the Aging Transitions Team will sponsor a CarFit™ event in the parking lot of the Seymour Center. CarFit™ is a joint venture of the AARP, AAA Traffic Safety Foundation and the American Occupational Therapy Association. It is a drive-through service in which the “fit” between car and driver is assessed using a 12-point standardized checklist. The driver is provided information about their fit within their specific vehicle and management of its features. The entire assessment takes approximately 20 minutes and is free of charge. Call 919-968-2070 to register. Fee: FREE Session Leader: Jenny Womack, Occupational Therapist and Certified Community Mobility Specialist. Seymour Center Sat, May 19 10 am – 1 pm Estate Planning Workshops The Orange County Center of NC CoOperative Extension, and the Orange County Department on Aging are co-sponsoring a two-part workshop series on Estate Planning. Please register for one set of the following sessions:
Hillsborough Workshops: Presenter will be Ms Beth Tillman, Attorney-at Law. Ms Tillman will cover the following topics: Thurs, Jun 7 - Planning for Incapacity: Includes Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Living Trusts Thurs, Jun 28 - Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property: Includes Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Organ Donation, Disposition of Remains, and Planning Your Digital Afterlife (What happens to your online presence when you die?) Registration deadline - Thurs, May 31 Call 919-245-2015 Central Orange SC (230010-01) Thurs, Jun 7 & 28 2 – 4 pm Chapel Hill Workshops: Presenter will be Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law. Mr Lackey will cover the following topics: Wed, Jun 20 - Who’s in Charge: Includes Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Wed, Jun 27 - Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond: Wills including Lifetime Gifts, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes Registration deadline - Wed, Jun 13 Call 919-968-2070 Seymour Center (333000-04) Wed, Jun 20 & 27 2 – 4 pm Exercises for the Brain Looking for a person to lead this group. If you are interested in New York Times’ Puzzles - and more, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-969-3025. Anecdotal evidence indicates that doing word puzzles and mental exercises may be beneficial in warding off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This course will give students strategies for solving crossword 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. Class was held on Fridays, from 10 am until 12 noon, however, a new schedule is welcome. Seymour Center
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Forever Affordable: Information about Affordable Housing in our Community Did you know that there is affordable housing in neighborhoods like Meadowmont? There is - thanks to the work of the Community Home Trust, a local nonprofit that sells affordable homes to lower income families and individuals in Orange County. Come meet the Home Trust’s Executive Director, Robert Dowling, and learn about the agency’s good work and how you can support it. Coffee and bagels will be provided. For more information about the Home Trust, visit www.communityhometrust.org Presenter: Robert Dowling Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 15 (353098-01) 10 – 11 am
Guided Autobiography Workshop This workshop includes 4 two-hour sessions. Each meeting includes instruction on writing an autobiography, some tools and perspectives to help inspire your writing, and time to meet in small groups to share your writing. Each week you will be asked to write two pages on a significant theme in your life history. We will provide priming questions to help you think about the theme you are exploring. This is an opportunity to discover where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. Please bring a notebook and writing instruments. Instructor: Christina Lombard Fee: $15 per session Seymour Center Wed, Jun 6 - 27 (324051-02) 2 – 4 pm
How to be a Storyteller Rita Berman, author of “Still Hopping, Still Hoping,” will introduce the basics of storytelling, explain the difference between writing and telling stories, and provide handouts. Carla Shuford will tell some of her stories. Class participants are encouraged to create and tell a story to receive feedback from the group. Enrollment limited to 10. Need 3 people for this class to take place. Instructor: Rita Berman Fee: FREE Seymour Center (334058) 3rd Wed, Jun 20; Jul 18; Aug 15 2 - 3 pm
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (cont.) SPECIAL EVENTS
Page 22 Introduction to Social Networking Interested in Facebook, Twitter or other social media? This class will explain the ways social media can be used and introduce you to some options for staying connected. If you have a laptop computer, please bring it to class. Be sure to check out our social networking lab. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 20 (254028-06) 1 – 2 pm Wed, Jul 18 (254028-07) 1 – 2 pm Wed, Aug 15 (254028-08) 1 – 2 pm Joint Protection for Arthritis in the Hands and Shoulders This one-hour session will cover typical changes in the hands and arms that occur with osteoarthritis, and how the ways in which you carry out daily routines can help protect the integrity and function of your joints. Participants will practice using basic adaptive tools and strategies to prevent joint deformity. Call 919-968-2070 to register. Maximum: 10 participants Instructor: Jenny Womack MS, OTR/L Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 6 (234011-01) 10 – 11 am Seymour Center Wed, Jun 20 (334029) 10 - 11 am Pest Management 101 Household pests can be both a problem and an opportunity for mankind. However, most of us consider pests to be a problem when they invade our interior living space. “Pest Management 101” will introduce participants to basic pest management principles, and ways to deprive pests of the essentials needed to survive. Common household pests such as ants, roaches, pantry pests, and moths will be discussed. Registration deadline is Mon, Jul 9. Instructor: Deborah Taylor Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Jul 16 (334003) 10 - 11 am
Senior Times Retirement for Boomers and Retirees It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Join us for this series led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Maximum: 15 participants Note: Tues sessions will be held at the Seymour Center from 5:30 – 7 pm, and Thurs sessions will be held at the Central Orange SC from 4 – 5:30 pm. Tues, Jun 5 & Thurs, Jul 12 Foundations of Investing – The basics of portfolio balance and diversification. Tues, Jun 12 & Thurs, Jul 19 Fixed Retirement Income – The three basic types of income: variable, reliable, and rising Tues, Jun 19 & Thurs, Jul 26 Growth in Retirement Income – the importance of having your portfolio grow during retirement years Tues, Jun 26 & Thurs, Aug 2 Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds – Various types of investment security Tues, Jul 10 & Thurs, Aug 9 Planning Forever – Estate Planning and Trusts Tues, Jul 17 & Thurs, Aug 16 Wrap-up Session – Where do you go from here? Instructor: Jane Clark Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 12 – Aug 16 (254003-01) 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Jun 5 – Jul 17 (334004) 5:30 – 7 pm (No session Jul 3 due to Holiday) Social Networking Lab If you have a laptop, or smart cell phone (phone that has apps), join us for a lesson on social networking. If you don’t have a laptop and are interested in social networking, be sure to check out our “Introduction to Social Networking” class. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 20 (254029-06) 2 – 3 pm Wed, Jul 18 (254029-07) 2 – 3 pm Wed, Aug 15 (254029-08) 2 – 3 pm
Staying Home, Sweet Home Do you hope to continue living where you are the rest of your lifetime, but have some concerns as to whether or not your environment will work for you and/or your significant other as you age? Come explore options to consider when aging in place-from the standpoint of physical safety, visual function, and potential cognitive changes. We will use two real-life case studies to problem solve the factors that influence people in deciding to stay or move when considering where to age. Call 919- 968-2070 to register. Maximum: 20 participants Instructor: Jenny Womack MS, OTR/L Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Aug 28 (234012-01) 9:30 – 11 am Seymour Center Tues, Aug 21 (354030) 9:30 – 11 am Telling Your Story Join this creative writing group and create a special gift for your family and loved ones. Members will be assigned at-home exercises as well as group participation to help develop their stories. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC 2nd & 4th Thurs (257002-1) 3 – 5:30 pm Terrific Transitions Are you planning a move to a new home within the coming year OR have you recently moved? Come learn and share strategies for a successful transition to a new place while continuing to preserve what is most valuable to you. This session is specifically geared toward caregivers and family members of people with dementia. Call the Help-line 919-968-2087 to reserve a space! Maximum of 15 participants. Instructors: Emily Rexrode and Lili Parrish, Occupational Therapy Interns with the OC Dept on Aging Fee: FREE Central Orange Senior Center Tues, Jun 5 (234013-01) 10 – 11:30 am Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 7 (334007) 1 – 2:30 pm
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The Legacy of Your Life Everyone has a unique story! Although many of us won’t have books written about our lives, there are creative ways to capture the highlights of your life - either for your own use or as a legacy to loved ones. Do you see your story in print? In photographs? In pictures? Sign as a legacy to loved ones? Sign up for this course at least a week in advance. We will contact you before the class about items or information to bring with you. Maximum 10 participants. Instructors: Emily Rexrode and Lili Parrish, Occupational Therapy Interns with the Dept on Aging Fee: FREE Central Orange Senior Center Tues, Jun 12 (234014-01) 9:30 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Wed, Jun 13 (334008) 9:30 am – 12 noon
Village Elders Lecture Series The Village Elders Lecture Series has been bringing scholars together with the community for more than 25 years. Come and take full advantage of these lectures and the rich educational opportunities they offer. Open to the public. Contact: Walter Mack, at 919-933-5436 Seymour Center (353027) Village Elders will not meet during the summer. Lectures will resume in the fall.
Women in Transition – Invest in Yourself Join us for a FREE workshop designed for, but not exclusive to, women facing life and financial transitions - including retirement, widowhood, marriage, divorce, inheritances and other changes to income and life circumstances. This workshop will help you: • Think about your financial profile • Assess risk tolerance & financial goals • Increase financial literacy • Make wise investment choices • Improve your ability to identify & avoid investment fraud & scams Please join us for straight forward, non-commercial, unbiased informative session presented by Barbara Bennett, Investor Education Special-
June - August 2012 ist with the NC Secretary of State’s Office. It could help you make sound decisions for a better financial future Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 19 (233011-01) 2:30 pm Seymour Center Mon, Aug 6 (334011) 10:30 am
Special Events To register for programs, or to get more information, call the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070, or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015. Alterations by Gloria Love that outfit, but it just doesn’t fit right anymore? Need clothing repaired? Is it difficult to find someone to do small alterations? Well known seamstress, Gloria Fulton, will be on-site to meet with you for proper fittings and other sewing needs you may have. Contact the center for an appointment. Fee: Varies with alteration Central Orange SC Weds, beginning Jun 6 (255010-01) 9 – 10 am & 11 am – 12 noon Art Shows – Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Terry Colville at 919245-2016 or tcolville@co.orange.nc.us Featured artist is David Sovero and his oil painting students – Join us for the opening reception on Mon, Jul 9 at 3 pm for an opportunity to meet the artists. This exhibit will remain on display until Aug 24. Central Orange SC Mon, Jul 9 (253002-04) 3 pm Art Shows - Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919969-3025 or csims@co.orange.nc.us Herb Slapo and Students Exhibition will be on display from Jun 4 until Jul 26. Art work collection will highlight pastel painting variations. There will be an opening reception on Mon, Jun 4. Assistant Hostesses: Margaret Mays, Nettie Wilson, Joan Walshaw, Irene Fer-
Senior Times guson, and Linda Watkins with Emily Davisson at the piano. Seymour Center Mon, Jun 4 (353003-01) 3 pm David Seveno and Students’ Exhibtion will be on display from Jul 30 until Sept 6. Art collection with feature collaborative works in oils. There will be an opening reception on Mon, Jul 30. Assistant Hostesses: Becci Ritter, Linda Burnette, Beth Haberstroth, and Linda Watkins with Margareta Thompson at the piano. Seymour Center Mon, Jul 30 (353003-02) 3 pm Art Walk Plus We have fantastic art hanging in our center, and have a new twist on the old fashion scavenger hunt. Check with the front desk for a list of items to look for in the art display, as well as other items in our center. When you turn in your completed form, your name will go in the pot for a special drawing at the end of the month. Have fun while viewing the beautiful art display. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri, Jul 16 – 27 (251010-01) Anytime Arts and Crafts Marketplace Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? Come to the Seymour Center on the 4th Saturday of each month to see hand-crafted items made exclusively by mature adults in Orange County! Expect to find quilts, jewelry, paintings, woodwork and much more. Crafter/vendors must be 55 or older to participate. The Arts and Crafts Marketplace will be held from 10 am – 1 pm. If you are interested, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-969-3025 for availability. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 4th Sat, Jun 23; Jul 28; Aug 25 (353008) 10 am -1 pm B.I.N.G.O. This combines our bingo call with a bingo display board to make the game easier and more fun. To make our prize table versatile and exciting, bring your bingo donations that day to add to the prize table. This will make winning even more enticing. Refreshments will be served. Join our bingo caller, Peter O’Grady. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 13; Wed, Aug 8 (353041-05) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Connections Concierge A new program designed with everyone in mind! Not sure how to navigate the multiple programs at the Center. Need a little memory jogger of upcoming events and programs? Look no further! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, you will have an opportunity to explore all the happenings and possibilities at your local senior center. No longer will you find yourself wondering how you missed an interesting program or realize you didn’t sign up by the deadline date. Our concierge will be located in the lobby when you come into the Center. One on one time will be spent mapping out a wide range of activities you can get involved in. This program is being offered by the Seymour Center Program Advisory Committee. Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Mon: Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16; Aug 6, 20 (353012) 10 am – 12 noon Current Events It’s hard to keep up with everything that is happening locally, nationally, and around the world. Bring your paper, grab a cup of coffee, and join others to discuss the news of the day. Leader: Marie Torian Central Orange SC Thursdays (253016-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Farmers’ Market at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Market is at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have your local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. Come shop and get extra fresh food and outstanding quality. Central Orange SC Mondays (226006-01) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Tues and Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon Father’s Day Celebration – Snow Cones Let’s celebrate the men in our lives with an icy treat and music on the front patio. Enjoy live music and a variety of flavored snow cones as we celebrate Father’s Day. Last day to register is Jun 8. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 15 (233009-01) 12:30 – 1:30 pm
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Father’s Day Trim Up!! In honor of Father’s Day, a licensed barber will be on-site to give trims for Father’s Day! Space is very limited! Make sure to sign up immediately at the front desk, or call 919-968-2070 to schedule an appointment. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jun 15 (333036) 9 am - 3 pm
Fish Fry at Lake Michael We are heading to Lake Michael for our annual fish fry. Spend the morning fishing, paddle boating, or ride on the pontoon boat around the lake. If you plan to fish, you will need to bring your own fishing gear. Contact the center to register before May 18. Limited space available. Fee: $5 Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 1 (233001-1) 10 am - 1 pm
Friends of the Seymour Center’s Annual Meeting These meetings are open to current and potential members. If you are interested in becoming a Senior Center Friend and learning more about the upcoming programming and future plans, please join us. Seymour Center Thurs, May 17 (323012-03) 1 - 2 pm
Fun Bingo with Cards Join this group for a morning of fun as they put a new twist on an old game. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 (257024-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Group Games in the Great Hall Join us for a variety of games. The games are lots of fun and the best thing is you don’t have to know how to play! Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and be ready to have fun. Contact the center to register at least one week before the event. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 29 Woo Ball and Baggo (253018-06) 10:30 – 11:30 am Fri, Jul 13 Beach Volleyball (253018-07) 10:30 – 11:30 am Fri, Aug 10 Minute to Win It (253018-08) 10:30 – 11:30 am Heart’s Desire: Four-Part Film and Lecture Series Seymour Center Series will resume in the fall.
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ATHLETICS
How to Plan a Memorable Party! It only happens once a year, but you have no idea of how to make your party special. With so much to do, you could possibly overdo or miss the mark. Don’t become frustrated with your plans, or scale down your event. Come take good notes and learn how to lessen your stress, and have fun planning your next affair. Believe it or not, the key to unlocking your creative side lies within! Intructor: Patrick Toal Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jul 13 (333003) 2 - 3 pm Ice Cream Social Get a jump on July 4 - come celebrate with other ice cream lovers! Join us on the patio to build your own Sundae just the way you like it while enjoying live music by Horace Sher. Ice cream will be provided, and you bring your favorite topping to share. This is co-sponsored with Eno Haven, our new independent living community in Hillsborough. You MUST register before Jun 25 and let us know what you plan to bring. Central Orange SC Tue, Jul 3 (233002-01) 12:30 – 1:30 pm Learning How to Read Your Senior Times Need a little assistance or a good system on how to read your Senior Times Newsletter? Worry no more! Join our program team for an informative afternoon on tips and techniques that will make this experience easier. Please bring a note pad and writing instrument. Light refreshments will be served. Facilitators: Becci Ritter and Cydnee Sims Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Aug 28 (333009) 2 – 3 pm Line Dancing Party Dancing to music is like food for the soul! Everyone likes to dance! Dancing makes you smile, feel good inside and is a great way to exercise. No partner needed to participate in this joyous occasion. If you have some fun line dancing moves you would like to share, don’t be shy - come share them. Party will be facilitated by Bruce Gillooly, Line
Senior Times Dancing Instructor. Light refreshments will be served. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Aug 3 (333007) 2 - 3:30 pm Men’s Night Out: River Boat Gaming This event is sure to be a blast! We are bringing in the summer with a party for the men. There will be a fish fry and a lot of your favorite games (Black Jack, Roulette, and more) live entertainment, and special guests. Everyone will be given $5,000 in gaming money at the beginning of the night, and at the end of the party, the top winners will receive prizes. This is something no man will want to miss so come celebrate the start of summer with fish, fun, and prizes! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 20 (313007-01) 5 – 7 pm Mint Julep and Music This is a time to show off your favorite summer hat and enjoy live music on the patio as we sip our “mock” Mint Julep. Bring a friend and spent time socializing with others. Our special music will be by Steve Toll. Contact the center to register before Aug 14. Central Orange SC Tues, Aug 21 (233010-01) 2:30 – 3:30 pm Mobile Barber Service by Cuts on Demand Barber services are now available at the Center offering quality haircuts and great customer service at your convenience. Cuts on Demand, a highly qualified licensed barber, will cater to all your hair needs. Sign up today and get your service with a smile. Fee: $12 Seymour Center Every 2nd Friday Jul 13, Aug 10 (353096) 9- 11 am Please note: A special service will be offered Jun 15. See “Father’s Day Trim Up” in this section. Newcomers’ Coffee This is your chance to ask all those questions about what the Senior Center can do for you. Join the Senior Center staff as they give an overview of our programs and services. We are a one-stop resource
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for wellness, lifelong learning, access to benefits and meaningful opportunities. There will be time for coffee, conversation and a tour of our buildings. Call the senior center to register. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 14 (253008-06) 10 am Thurs, Jul 12 (253008-07) 10 am Thurs, Aug 9 (253008-08) 10 am Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 14 (353023-05) 10 am Thurs, Jul 12 (353023-04) 10 am Thurs, Aug 9 (353023-06) 10 am “Pet” Show-n-Tell Calling all animal lovers! You will not want to miss this unique fashion show of animals modeling their cute summer gear! You will not only be entertained, but you will also learn their stories and desire for someone to show them some love! Come watch them on the runway as they dress to impress! This great event is co-sponsored with Sarah Hearn Fallin, Program Coordinator of Orange County Animal Services, Shelter Division. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 19 (333010) 11am – 12 noon Piano Performance: A Medley of Music at Noon In honor of Older Americans Month, Barbara Lang’s students have set aside this time to share the joy of music in appreciation of our senior participants. Come out and enjoy myriad selections and light refreshments. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, May 26 12 noon POTLUCKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER Beach Party - Wear your best beach attire and get ready to Party! It’s time for beach volleyball, shag dancing, and other games as we listen to beach music and enjoy hot dogs off the grill. Contact the center to register before Jun 14, and let us know what you
plan to bring. Special music by Horace Sher Thurs, Jun 21 (253007-06) 5:30 pm
Caribbean Night: Get ready to Limbo! We continue our beach theme and head to the Caribbean for delicious Jerk Chicken. We’ll listen to the mellow sounds of the steel drum and enjoy a “Painkiller Cocktail.” Music performed by Wilton Dubois. Call the center before Jul 12 to make your reservation and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Jul 19 (253007-07) 5:30 pm
Luau Night: We conclude our beach theme as we head to Hawaii for a Luau. Traditional Kaluha pork will be our main dish as we enjoy the music of the Hawaiian Islands. After dinner we will enjoy interactive games so be ready for a challenge. Remember the pocketbook game? Be prepared for a Quest! Contact the center to register before Aug 10 and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Aug 16 (253007-08) 5:30 pm
“A Dance Through Time” will be our theme for the potlucks in the fall beginning with the Roaring Twenties!
Fee: FREE (To be sure we have enough food, please RSVP one week in advance of all potlucks.) Central Orange SC POTLUCKS & SPECIAL DINNERS AT SEYMOUR CENTER (Please note starting times) Beach Party!! Ready to play in the sand? Come out for an evening of beach music and live entertainment with Steve Toll. Wear your favorite sundress and flip flops or tank top and shorts to help you take in the warmth of the summer sun! Bring your beach towel, put on your sun visor or sun hat, and if you have a lawn chair, bring that too! Activities will be held inside and outside. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert of their choice for 8 to 10 people. Tickets will be given at time of registration. Our maximum number for this affair is 55 people. Let’s party!!
June - August 2012 Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 12 (353000-07)
5:30- 7pm
Seymour Soda Shop & Diner! Let us take you back in time with your favorite jukebox music, milkshakes, root beer, and our surprise Blue Plate Special! This unique evening will enable you to order your meal hot off the grill! It’s going to be quite special! Come ready to indulge in a truly unique and memorable gathering. You need to register by Thurs, Jul 26. Tickets will be given at time of registration. Our maximum number for this affair is 40 people. Everyone is asked to bring a pie of your choice that will serve 5 to 7 people. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Aug 9 (353000-08) 5:30- 7pm Please Note: There will not be a potluck in June due to Men’s Night Out! See more information on this event in its listing.
Snow Cones with a Twist Party We’re jazzing up your snow cones with some different types of flavors. Hurry up and get your name on this list. No party is a party without great entertainment. This afternoon, you will be entertained by Tony Gore, a professional guitarist, while enjoying this flavorful event. Plan on joining us for another summer treat on the patio. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jul 24 (333001) 3 – 4 pm
Table Setting Class with Patrick Toal Table setting etiquette is something that can stump everyone every now and then. Come to this enjoyable class to learn the basics and ways to make your table entertaining. This workshop will create a hands-on opportunity to set and decorate a table from scratch. Table cloths, silverware, glassware, centerpieces and more, will be provided. You will leave with great ideas, tips and will be ready to master your next party. Instructor: Patrick Toal, Event Designer Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Aug 17 (333008-01) 2- 3 pm
Senior Times Tea with Terry Join Terry, the Senior Center Program Manager and learn what’s new at the center. This gives you time to mark your calendars so you won’t miss anything! We also want to hear your ideas and suggestions for future programs. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 13 (253019-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Up Close and Personal Creative Reuse Project! Supported by the Town of Chapel Hill, the project, titled” Up Close and Personal”, utilized re-purposed clothes and other objects to tell stories. Participants engaged in activities such as sewing, stitching, and screen printing to describe personal stories and memories through their clothing items. These commemorative panels will be integrated into an artwork for the Seymour Center. In addition, a related fashion show will be a part of this exciting project to promote and celebrate creativity through innovative reuse of old garments on Wed, May 3. The show will be one of the featured entertainments for the 5th Anniversary Gala. If you are interested attending the Opening Reception on Wed, May 23, please register at 919-968-2070. For more project details, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-969-3025 or contact Jan Ru Wan: one.fiberartist@gmail. com or jan-ru wan @ one.fiberartist@ gmail.com • Mon, May 21: Installation of the art piece • Wed, May 23: Opening Reception of Art Exhibit at 3 pm • Wed, May 30: Seymour Center 5th Anniversary Gala Fashion Show at 5 pm Project leader: Jan Ru Wan Seymour Center (354017) Victoria Windler’s “Eyes on Opera” This popular program continues to draw large audiences for each DVD performance. Scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of each month, the presentation includes world-class classical and contemporary operas, ballet, and operettas with occasional live performances and program commentaries. Snacks and drinks are provided with a half-hour break for a BYO (Bring Your Own) lunch. Check the website at www.meetup.com/Chapel-Hill-Opera for program details. Fee: FREE Sat, Jun 16 Opera in Animations
Sat, Jul 21 L’Elisir d’amore Sat, Aug 18 West Side Story Seymour Center Every 3rd Sat (353031) 10 am – 2 pm Wounded Soldiers Remembered We will be collecting DVD, CDs, MP3 players, and books with puzzles (Sudoku, word search, & crossword) to send to our wounded soldiers waiting to be transported back to the states. All items will be mailed to the Transport Hospital for Wounded Soldiers. Please bring all donations to the front desk. This program is co-sponsored with the Orange County Civil Air Patrol Central Orange SC
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Badminton Sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department Fee charged Central Recreation Center Tryon St, Hillsborough Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 – 11 am Badminton Enjoy a friendly game during our open play weekly sessions. Beginners are welcomed. Racquets are available. Partner not needed. Central Orange SC (251004) Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm Seymour Center (351022) Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays 8:15 - 10:45 am Badminton Lessons These lessons are for beginners or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: CD Poon (cdpoon@gmail. com) Seymour Center Email Instructor, or call the front desk for an appointment.
Page 25 Basketball – Shoot Around Central Orange SC (251015) Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 10 - 11:30 am
Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251005)
Billiards Lessons This one-on-one instruction is for beginners, or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: Bob Roberts Seymour Center (351011) Call front desk for an appointment
Bocce Ball A group often plays on Saturday or Sunday afternoons in Chapel Hill. Friendly and relaxed competition. Contact Joan Alston, 919-932-7104, for days and times. Chapel Hill Community Center Horseshoes Bring a friend and throw some shoes - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251018)
Pickle Ball We will be starting this game in the fall. If you are interested in playing, please contact the center. If you are not familiar with Pickle Ball, we will be glad to teach you. It has been described as a cross between badminton and table tennis. Central Orange SC
Shuffleboard Whether it is for practice or fun, shuffleboard is a great way to exercise. Come to learn, or to show someone how to play the game. Feel free to take a lunch and socialize afterwards. Central Orange SC (251006) Fridays 9 – 11 am Northside Gym Wednesdays 10 - 12 noon
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Page 26 Table Tennis If you wish, bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome. Central Orange SC Contact: Tommy Wade, 919-477-4212. Seymour Center Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-6362264 or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972 or alantom@mindspring.com Central Orange SC Mondays (251008-1) 5 – 9 pm Wednesdays (251008-2) 9 – 11 am Seymour Center Tues & Wed (351007) 10 – 11:30 am Tues & Thurs (351008) 2 – 4 pm Saturdays (351018 11 am – 1:45 pm Wii – Open Play Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, contact Corina Riley at 919-9682080 Central Orange SC (251010) Thursdays 12 noon
DANCE & MUSIC
To register, call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070 or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015.
DANCE & MUSIC
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Ballroom Dance Lessons Ballroom Dance lessons with Bruce Gillooly, who has over 60 years of dance experience. Each month you will explore a different ballroom dance. Please register and purchase your ticket at the front desk before class. No partner required but is recommended. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $5 Seymour Center Mondays (354020) 3 - 3:45 pm Central Orange SC Tuesdays (254001) 12 noon – 1 pm Ballroom Dance Practice Ballroom dance practice with Bruce Gillooly providing the music. A variety of music will be provided to meet a wide range of dancing abilities and desires. Comments and requests will be taken into account.
Senior Times Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354047) 3:45 - 4:30 pm Ballroom Dance Practice The great room is open for Ballroom dance practice. Bring your own music and join with others to spend the afternoon dancing. No formal instruction will take place. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (except 3rd Thurs) (254002-01) 3:30 - 4:30 pm Ballroom Dance Social Great way to meet new people! All ages, couples and singles are welcome. Recorded music. For information, call 919-933-8982. Fee: $2 at the door Seymour Center 4th & 5th Thurs, Jun 28; Jul 26; Aug 23, 30 (353009) 7 – 9 pm
Mondays 11 am – 12 noon Jun (252005-06) Jul (252005-07) Aug (252005-08) Line Dancing Line Dancing is great exercise. Best of all, no partner is needed. Join this growing class and learn the best line dancing around. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $3 per class. Purchase tickets at the front desk. Seymour Center Mondays 1 – 3 pm Jun 4- 25 (354019-18) Jul 2-30 (354019-05) Aug 2-30 (354019-06)
Clogging What a great way to get in shape while having fun. This is a beginning class so you will learn basic clogging steps. No prior dance experience necessary. Instructor: Kelly Brinn. Fee: $38 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jun 7 - 28 (254004-06) 6 – 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs, Jul 5 - Aug 2 (no class Jul 12) (254004-07) 6 - 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs, Aug 9 - 30 (254004-08) 6 - 6:45 pm
Line Dancing This class is for both new and experienced line dancers. You will improve your memory and get the benefits of exercising while having fun. Instructor: Becky Walker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mondays (254006-2) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) 1 – 2:30 pm Line Dancing First 30 minutes of the class is for beginners, and all levels are together from 10 – 11 am. Instructor: Esther Haithcock Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (254006-3) 9:30 – 11 am
Dance for Joy Whether you are just beginning to focus on becoming healthier, or are looking for something new to add to your current fitness program, this class is perfect. It encourages participants to move within their own comfort level and to bring their energy and spirit to the steps. Based on the Nia Technique, the barefooted, grounded movements provide a whole body workout that is gentle on the joints. Through easy dance steps we will develop greater balance, flexibility, strength - and have FUN! To learn more about Nia, go to www.nianow.com Instructor: Rebecca Sugg, Certified NIA Instructor Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Central Orange SC
Salsa Dance Lessons New! Now is the time to learn a new dance move!! Join a fantastic 4 week session of Salsa Dance lessons. These classes will have fun dance steps, exercise movements and a high energy social atmosphere. No Partner Necessary! No Experience Needed! Class is limited to 10 participants. Must have10 registered for class to take place. Instructor: Peter DiFalco Fee: $20 per session ($5 per class) Seymour Center Fri, Jun 1 - 22 Intensive Beginners (354033-01) 2 - 3 pm Fri, Jul 6 - 27 Intermediate (3540333-02) 2 - 3 pm Fri, Aug 3 - 24 Advanced (354033-03) 2 – 3 pm
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Tap Dancing Learn to tap dance with an experienced and friendly teacher. You will learn basic and historical steps, as well as how to tap to all kinds of music. Tap dancing is a great way to have fun while exercising without putting stress on your body. Instructor: Rachel Kiel Fee: $52 for the first four lessons Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 7- 28 (354032-06) Intermediate - 4 - 5 pm; Beginners - 5 - 6 pm Thurs, Jul 5- 26 (354032-07) Intermediate - 4 - 5 pm; Beginners - 5 - 6 pm Thurs, Aug 2- 23 (354032-08) Intermediate - 4 - 5 pm; Beginners - 5 - 6 pm
Tap Dancing Did you tap dance as a child? Even if you’ve never danced, have you always had a desire to learn? Now is your chance to learn the fine art of tap dancing for free. Instructor: Bruce Gilooly, has been dancing for 50 years. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays - Beginners (254007-1) 9 – 10 am Tuesdays - Intermediate (254007-2) 10 – 11 am
Waltz Social/ Practice For those who love to waltz - and for those learning. Live musicians provide the music. All ages welcome. Donation Suggested: $5 at the door Seymour Center 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs: Jun 7, 14, 21; Jul 5, 12, 19; Aug 2, 9, 16 (353006) 7– 8:30 pm
Music
Guitar Lessons Group lessons for electric and/or acoustical guitar. Students will learn basic music theory, including note reading and timing, chords (how to make them, basic and how to play them), basic strumming and picking techniques, and how to read tablature. Everything a guitarist needs to know to enjoy their instrument! You must have your own guitar. Instructor: Maureen Martin Fee: $75 (plus one time fee of $10 for music book) Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jun 7 - 28 (254027-06) 1 – 2 pm
June - August 2012 September - November 2011 Session II: Thurs, Jul 12 – Aug 2 (254027-07) 1 – 2 pm Session III: Thurs, Aug 9 - 30 (254027-08) 1 – 2 pm Karaoke: Entertaining Sing-ALong Join Kathleen “Kacky” Hammon and Richard Tazewell as you travel down memory lane in songs. No singing experience is required - just a love of music and having a great time. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (351025) 11:15 – 11:45 am Karaoke Sing-A-Long Join Haryo and friends for a variety of songs and fun. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257003-01) 10 – 11 am Morning Guitar Music with Tony New! Bring a friend or two and pull up a chair to take in great string medleys with Tony Gore. Tony has played the guitar for over 20 years. He plays a variety of tunes that will get you in the mood to sing or dance. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Fri: Jun 8, 22; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24 (354003) 11 am – 12 noon Private Music Lessons Think of me as your Musical Personal Trainer. First we assess where you are with regard to music and where you would like to go. Then we develop a set of skills for you to practice toward achieving your goals. Any level! Any instrument! Instructor: Richard Tazewell (Call instructor for additional information and appointments at 919-619-2592.) Fee: $30 per 30 min lesson Seymour Center Thursdays (354096) 4 – 8 pm
Singing for the Fun of it If you love to sing and never get enough opportunity – here is a way to make group singing part of your week. We sing old favorites, learn new songs and harmonize to our hearts’ content. There will be opportunities to perform at senior center special events.
Senior SeniorTimes Times People of all singing experience welcomed. Facilitator: Pete Wehr Central Orange SC Will resume in the fall Singing Group New! Auditions will be held on Wednesdays throughout the month of June. Need to know how to harmonize and interested in performing? Please contact the front desk to make an appointment. Facilitator: Pete Wehr Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257012-01) 6:30 – 8 pm Singing Lessons at Seymour Group Singing Learn to be a part of a singing group. We focus on melody, harmony and rhythm. We’ll develop a body of songs and sing them at the Seymour Center. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center Wednesdays (354089) 4 – 5 pm
INTEREST GROUPS Book Club We are a small, but lively group and welcome others. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for current book selection. 3rd Tues Tues, Jun 19 Remarkable Creatures, by Tracy Chevalier Tues, Jul 17 The Confession, by John Grisham Tues, Aug 21 Then Came You, by Jennifer Weiner Central Orange SC (258000-01) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Book Discussion Group We are looking for participants and a group leader to restart this program. Please contact Cydnee Sims, 919-969-3025. Seymour Center (357001) Classic Book Series This book discussion group is limited to the first 20 people to register. Coordinator: Dr Frank Wilson Seymour Center (353046) Book series will convene in the fall. Series will be in our next issue of Senior Times.
Inspirational Topics for Practical Living Join us for this discussion series to uplift and encourage you throughout the week. If you have questions about the topics or materials, call 919-2452015. Leaders: Walter Faribault & Madeline Riley Central Orange SC Tuesdays (254000-01) 10 – 11 am Issues of Faith This time is for those who enjoy gathering together for scriptures, songs and uplifting words of encouragement. Join Annie Cotton as she leads these inspirational discussions. Leader: Annie Cotton Seymour Center Tuesdays (357010) 10:30 – 11:30 am Passage Meditation (Satsang) “The Eight Point Program of Passage Meditation was developed by Ecknath Easwaran. It is non-denominational, non-sectarian, and free from dogma and ritual. It can be used within each person’s own cultural and religious background to relieve stress, heal relationships, release deeper resources and realize one’s highest potential”. Visit www.easwaran.org for more information, or contact Annette at 919260-1995. Ongoing. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, Jun 9, 23; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25 (352047) 9 – 10:30 am Pen Pal Program What could be more fun that sending letters back and forth with a second grader? This highly rewarding service project is in its 3rd year in conjunction with Cameron Park Elementary School. If you are interested in becoming a Pen Pal, contact Lisa Berley at 919-245-2026 for additional information. Central Orange SC (250001-01) Photography Club If you are interested in photography and would like to join with others to visit places of interest to photograph, and discuss the use of a camera and settings please contact Terry at 919245-2016 for additional information. Central Orange SC
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Prime Time Players The Prime Time Players is an acting troupe. Anyone interested in performing, singing, playing an instrument, dancing or being a master of ceremonies should contact Mary Anne Freedman at 919-967-5883, email mary@3dchor.com, or leave your name at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Seymour Center 2nd Mon, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 (357028) 3 – 5 pm Seymour Garden Group Meet the people who “love to garden.” Check the Garden Bulletin Board near the front desk or the Garden Post (in the flower bed) for monthly education programs, project help and wish list. Call Vicki at 919-968-2056 Seymour Center 1st Fri: meet to plan and garden – Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 9:30 am – 12 noon Planting in the Garden: 3rd Fridays and following Mondays (357002) 9:30 am – 12 noon
Spontaneous Seniors Improv Workshop! Learn to enhance your creativity, and spontaneity, during a four session workshop this summer!! No experience is necessary. Come with great expectations and you will have lots of fun. If you really enjoy the workshop and find your new passion, you will have the opportunity to join our Improv Theater group, which is affiliated with Seymour Center’s Prime Time Players. Please call Marv Axelrod at 919-383-4848 if you are interested. Must have 5 participants to offer workshop. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 (354137) 10 – 11 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. Sudoku game sheets provided; however you are welcome to bring some to share. Coach: Beverly Sanders Seymour Center Thursdays (357037) 10:30 – 11:30 am
INTEREST GROUPS (cont.) ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS MOVIES SENIORS ON THE ROAD
Page 28 Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) If you’re thinking about joining a weight loss group, try TOPS, a nonprofit and non-commercial organization. We’ll help you reach your goals in a warm, caring support group for adults and children (age 7 +). Join us to help you have the pounds “fall” off. Contact: Judy at 919-452-3712 (Central Orange), or Myra at 919-968-2073 (Seymour Center) for more information. Fee: First visit is free. Seymour Center Mondays (352760) 11 am – 12 noon Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257000-01) 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room) 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 Fridays (257001-01) 12 noon – 1 pm Tar Heel Depression Glass Club The Tar Heel Depression Glass Club was formed in the spring of 1984. This is a group of people who share a common interest in collecting and preserving the glassware of the American Depression era. Past programs have included talks on Heisey, Fostoria, and Cambridge; Jewel Tea, Mayfair, Fiesta, Hall teapots, Cloverleaf, and Fire-King jade-ite. Other times, however, the program will be about something related to the interest of a club member that is not specifically related to collectible glass or dinnerware. Some examples of these programs have been talks on cast iron, children’s toys from the 1940s and 1950s, glass paperweights, Guardian cookware, and antique purses. Among the activities enjoyed by members are monthly meetings (1st Monday of the month), social outings and trips to glass manufacturing areas of the country (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). This is an open group and new members are always welcome. For additional
Senior Times information contact the center or ncglassclub@hotmail.com. Central Orange SC 1st Mon, Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 (237001-01) 6:30 – 8 pm Time-Out Club Are you interested in going to the movies, trying new restaurants, going bowling, or just checking out “what’s happening” in the Triangle? If you are, call Terry at 919-245-2016 and join others who are interested in taking time out for fun. Central Orange SC Writers’ Discussion Group This group published its fourth book, Lest the Colors Fade. We are always looking for new members, including experienced and beginner writers. We help each other by offering helpful suggestions to improve our work. The group has previously published three other books, Echoes (l997), A Generation Speaks (2000), and Challenges on the Home Front (2005). Contact Joseph DiBona at 336-364-7978. Seymour Center Tues, Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17; Aug 7, 21 (357003) 2 – 4 pm
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS Central NC Mineral Club Meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month. Guests are always welcome. Contact: Sylvia Hubbard 919-929-5673 (smhubbard@mindspring.com) Tues, Jun 5 – Gigantic Gem Sale No meetings in July and August Seymour Center (358001) 7 pm CHADER: Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources Group Organization meets every other month and represents various agencies serving older adults. Meetings have a guest speaker and time for networking. People in the community are invited to attend. Contact: www.chadernc.com Seymour Center (357050) Thurs, Jun 21; Aug 16 8:30 – 10 am
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Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358002) Tues, Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 14, 28 6:30 - 9 pm
Seymour Center (357004) 6:30 - 9 pm No Meetings in June and July. Thurs, Aug 23 Sharing Summer Experiences and Annual Weaving Sale
Chapel Hill Camera Club Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358000) Tues, Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 6:30 – 9 pm
TUESDAY CINEMAS SEYMOUR CENTER
Golden Age Happy Circle Club Contact: Lula Alston at 919- 967-5706 Seymour Center (358004) Tues, Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 14 10:30 am Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919732-1503 Central Orange SC (258001-1) Mon, Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 10 am Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association All retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare. Seymour Center (358006) 11:15 am Fri, Jun 22 Latonya Brown, Aging Resources and Benefits Specialist, Orange County Department on Aging - “Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)” For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919- 933-5436 State Employee Association of NC (SEANC) All retired State Employees are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about State benefits and other changes that may take place. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Hazel Lunsford at 919-7324410 Central Orange SC (257010-01) Tues, Jun 26; Jul 24; Aug 28 9 – 11 am Triangle Weavers Organization Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact: Janett Greenberg at 919-960-6902
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The movies, with popcorn, start at 1 pm on Tuesdays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis between 10:45 am and 12:15 pm. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Jun 5 Twister (1996) Jun 12 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) Jun 19 The Client (1994) Jun 26 The Last of the Mohicans (1992) Jul 3 Mrs Doubtfire (1993) Jul 10 Kit Kittredge – An American Girl (2008) Jul 17 Tom and Huck (1995) Jul 24 State Fair (1945) Jul 31 To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) Aug 7 Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) Aug 14 Last Chance Harvey (2008) Aug 21 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) Aug 28 Meet the Parents (2001) Seymour Center Tuesdays 1 pm
DVDs: We are collecting DVDs at the Central Orange SC and Seymour Center. Please bring in one or two of your favorite DVDs to show as part of our Tuesday Cinema series and Friday Flicks. We will choose our movie selections for the upcoming year based on your favorites. Please let us know if you are willing to donate them to our DVD library, or if you would prefer to loan them to us for a few months.
FRIDAY FLICKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE The movies, with popcorn, start at 10 am on the following Fridays. If you would like to stay for lunch with us, the lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis between 11 am and 12:15 pm. Movie descriptions are available at the Center.
June - August 2012 Experience the early films that made John Wayne “Duke” of the western movies. Jun 8 The Dawn Rider (1935) Jun 15 The Desert Trail (1935) Jun 22 The Lawless Frontier (1935) Jun 29 The Lucky Texan (1934) Jul 13 The Star Packer (1934) Jul 20 The Trail Beyond (1934) Jul 27 Hell Town (1937) Aug 10 Paradise Canyon (1935) Aug 17 Rainbow Valley (1935) Aug 24 Riders of Destiny (1933) Aug 31 Sagebrush Trail (1933) Central Orange SC Fridays 10 am Heart’s Desire Four-Part Film and Lecture Series shown at the Seymour Center will resume in the fall.
SENIORS ON THE ROAD LOCAL DAY TRIPS
Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated. Trip Registration - Please Read Carefully. Registration for the following trips will be taken on, or after, Fri, May 25. To register, call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015. You may register yourself, and ONE other person, with addresses and phone numbers. Payment must be received within one week, or you will forfeit your spot and be moved to the waiting list. Please make checks payable to: Orange County Dept on Aging and mail them to: Central Orange Senior Center, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278, or to the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Transportation refunds will be made only if you call the center and cancel your reservation three working days before the trip. If the minimum number of people doesn’t register for a trip, refunds will be issued for the full amount. Please arrive 15 minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart so it can be loaded and ready to leave on schedule. Trips leave from the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Dr, Hillsborough, and from the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Return trip times are approximate.
Senior Times Fri, Jun 8 (230001-01) Calder Exhibit at the Nasher Museum/ Lunch at American Tobacco Campus What a delight to view the mobiles of Alexander Calder and those of the artists he inspired. We will go to the American Tobacco Campus for lunch and a tour of the grounds and buildings of this very special place. Wear your walking shoes. Fee: $31 for transportation and museum tour (lunch is not included). Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4:30 pm Tues, Jun 12 (230002-01) Durham Bulls Baseball Game Let’s go out to a Bulls baseball game. Lunch will be at the stadium so you can grab a hotdog, peanuts and popcorn while enjoying the game. Game starts at 12:05 pm. Fee: $10 (includes ticket and transportation) Central Orange SC 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 11am - 4 pm Tues, Jun 26 (230003-01) Barn Dinner Theatre: “All Hands on Deck” is a comedy musical revue based on Bob Hope’s 1942 USO tour. It features the songs, dances and laughs that America has loved since the 1940s. Boasting over 40 classic Big Band hits all packaged in a fun-filled, true-to-life reproduction of the kind of USO show Bob Hope and Jack Benny would have taken to the troops. Fee: $53 includes ticket and transportation. Central Orange SC 11 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am – 5 pm Fri, Jul 13 (230004-01) IMAX Theater and the New Wing of the NC Museum of Natural Science Get out of the heat and head to the IMAX theatre in Raleigh for the double feature “To the Arctic” and “Under the Sea”, both in 3D. Following lunch at Café Luna, we will drop by the Science Museum to see their new wing: the Nature Research Center. Fee: $26 for the IMAX and transportation. Lunch not included. Museum is free. Central Orange SC 8:15 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 8:45 am – 4:30 pm
Tues, Jul 17 (230005-01) Hanes Mall in Winston Salem: We are off on a “shop until you drop” shopping spree. Hanes Mall boast well over 80 stores so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Lunch will be on your own in the food court or one of the many restaurants located in the mall. Fee: $15 for transportation. Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 5 pm Thurs, Aug 9 (230006-01) Chapel Hill Trio: Morehead Planetarium, Ackland Art Museum, FRANK Art Gallery When is the last time you have been to a planetarium - 3rd grade? Leave the driving to us and experience these Chapel Hill treasures. Get out of the summer heat and into the worlds of planets and stars and great art. Fee: $21 for planetarium show and transportation. Bring money for lunch. Central Orange SC 9:15 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 9:45 am – 4:30 pm Tues, Aug 14 (23007-01) Triangle Town Center and Farmers Market in Raleigh: We will head to Triangle Town Center for a day of shopping. After lunch, which will be on your own at the food court, we will head off for shopping at the Farmers Market. Fee: $15 for transportation. Central Orange SC 9 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 5 pm Coming soon, “The Jersey Boys” at DPAC!
SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS If you have any travel ideas, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-969-3025 to register, or for more information – including deposits and final payment dates, payment arrangements, cancellations, travel insurance, travel agents’ policies, or other questions. To receive a refund on Extended Trips, cancellations must be made 21 days before the balance is due. If a cancellation is made after the balance due date, full or partial refunds will be offered only if someone can be found to replace you. Payment arrange-
Page 29 ments will be considered for trips of $500 or more. To receive a refund on the Saturday Getaways, cancellations must be made 7 days before the trip leaves.
Sat, Jun 30 (336005) A Day in NASCAR Country Calling all NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Fans!! If you enjoy NASCAR, you will love this tour, which will enable you to enjoy the thrill firsthand. The morning will kick off with a guided tour of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Lunch is included at the Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant. Next, we will visit Hendrick Motorsports, the home of Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Jimmie Johnson. It will conclude with a tour at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Expect moderate walking. Trip is provided by Christian Tours. However, all checks should be made payable to OCDOA. You may also pay with a credit card. We need 25 people for this tour to take place. Cost includes transportation, all attractions and lunch. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $2 - $3 per person) and tour director (recommended: $3 - $4 per person) are not included. Fee: $115 per person. Seymour Center 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Central Orange SC 8 am – 5 pm
Sat, Jul 28 (336006) NC Winery Tour NC is known for having some of the most intimate and charming wineries. This tour will feature three Yadkin Valley Wineries including Round Peak Vineyards, Shelton Vineyard and Old North State Winery. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and family owned, each establishment will offer a tour and tasting. Lunch will be included at one of the wineries. There will be time to browse gift shops for wine related and gourmet gift items. You will truly enjoy a memorable day sampling the wines of three of NC’s greatest wineries. This trip is provided by Holiday Tours, and you may register at either Senior Center. All checks should be made payable to OCDOA. You may also pay with a credit card. We need 25 people for this tour to take place. Cost of the tour includes transportation, winery tours and lunch. Expect moderate walking. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $2 - $3 per person) and tour director (recommended: $3 - $4 per person) are not included. Fee: $99 per person. Seymour Center 7am – 6 pm Central Orange SC 8 am – 5:30 pm
SENIORS ON THE ROAD (cont.) CARRBORO SENIOR PROGRAMING ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
Page 30 Niagara Falls - Tour Dates and Costs have Changed. Call 919-969-3025 for information. (336033-01) Niagara Falls One of North America’s most popular destinations awaits you with spectacular scenic views and experiences. This 5 day and 4 night journey begins with an overnight stay in Lancaster, Pa., including a Broadway Musical and dinner at the Dutch Apple Theater. Day 2, we are off to Niagara Falls, where you will visit the IMAX Theater as history, legend, and daring escapades of many daredevils who tried to conquer these mighty waters come alive. Later, you will enjoy an award winning musical feast of Canadian food, fun and folklore, “Oh Canada, Eh?!” Day 3 offers a guided tour of Niagara Falls, including behind the falls by way of tunnels that will enable you to feel the power of the water. You will then travel into the midst of the mighty cascades aboard the Maid of the Mist. The day will conclude with a dinner in the revolving restaurant high atop the Skylon Tower. Day 4 you will say good bye to Niagara Falls and Canada, and enjoy your first stop at Wendell August Forge. Here you will see skilled craftsmen create hand hammered metal giftware. Their creations have been commissioned for four US Presidents, and the Queen of England. Afterwards, we head over to Sharon, Pa to Daffin’s Candies, the world’s largest candy store. Chocolate lovers will definitely be in heaven! At night you will enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Pittsburgh’s popular restaurants, and have a good night’s rest. On Day 5, it’s time to head for home sweet home and enjoy all of the great memories of America’s most popular destination. All attractions, accommodations, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners and transportation are included. Gratuity for driver, tour director and step on tour guides are not included. (Recommended for driver: $4 - $5 per person, tour director: $3- $4 and step on guides: $2 - $3 per person.) Sat, Sept 22 (336001) Photo Adventure Tour at Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure The tour is for all aspiring photographers, and those who just love taking pictures. Bring your digital camera for this educational and adventurous rendezvous. We will
Senior Times spend the day at Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure, where you will create your own gallery of nature shots - including waterfalls, the lake, nature friends, and other beautiful creations. We will also enjoy a buffet lunch at Lake Lure Inn, a guided boat tour (covered boat) on the Lake, a visit to the scenic Chimney Rock and marvel at the 75 mile views or explore hiking trails, and view the 404 ft waterfall. Cal Wong, a member of our Camera Club, will accompany the group for all your photographic inquiries, and will share various tips and techniques to capture the very best shots. Participants should know how to operate their personal camera before tour. Registration for this tour should be made by Fri, Aug 10. Cost of the tour includes transportation, boat tour and lunch. Expect moderate walking. You may pay for this tour with a credit card. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA. We need 25 people for the tour to take place. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $2 - $3 per person) is not included. Fee: $70 per person Seymour Center 6:30 am – 9 pm Central Orange SC 7 am – 8:30 pm Thurs, Oct 4 – Thurs, Oct 11 (34016) Swiss Highlights - Featuring Zermett, Bern and Montreux Give yourself an unforgettable trip to Switzerland!! This 8 day tour, one hotel stay at Montreux Palace will include many special sights and stops. It includes roundtrip airfare, 11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, deluxe motor coach, professional tour director, admission, baggage and handling, and hotel transfers. If you are interested in traveling to Switzerland, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-969-3025. To receive a detailed brochure, call the Seymour Center’s front desk at 919-968-2070. Cost: $ 3,449 per person double occupancy, $750 single supplement. Seymour Center Featured Tour for 2014 South Africa - Featuring Zambia and Victoria Falls!! Look for details in the 2012 Winter issue of Senior Times.
Friends of Central Orange Trip
Eastern Caribbean 7-Night Cruise This 7-night Caribbean Cruise is from Saturday, October 27 – Saturday, November 7 and sponsored by
the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center. It will be on Carnival cruise line’s “Fantasy”, and will leave from “The Heart of The South” - Charleston, SC. This special trip will begin when you step on the bus at either the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center, and drive in comfort to downtown Historic Charleston for lunch and shopping on your own before boarding the ship. You will go to beautiful Nassau, Bahamas, Turks and Caisoc, and Half Moon Cay - Carnival’s private island. This is a great opportunity to get away during the fall and relax among friends. Wonderful onboard experiences include total choice dining, a wide variety of entertainment options, a friendly casino, and spa Carnival. Cost includes: round trip charter bus to Charleston, driver gratuity, baggage handling, and cruise. Your total cost: Inside cabins are $819 per person double occupancy. Outside cabins are $839 per person double occupancy. Space is limited and is on a first come first served basis, so BOOK NOW! To hold your room, a $250 non-refundable deposit must be received before May 20th. Your final payment is due August 1. A passport is required. Checks should be made payable to “Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center”, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The Friends also accept Master Card, Visa, and Discover Card for a 3% charge. Call 919-245-2015 for more information and to register.
Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department Programs The following programs are sponsored by the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department. To register, call 919-918-7364. Unless otherwise stated, trips will leave from the Carrboro Town Hall parking lot, and programs will be held in the Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro.
Golden Trail Series Walk In Registration Only: This walking group gets you out and about on local trails. Transporta-
June - August 2012
tion from the Town Commons parking lot is offered or individuals can meet or follow us to the trail head. Binoculars are always encouraged. Water is always a must bring! Your physician’s recommendation for your participation is encouraged. Call Dana Hughes at 919-918-7372 to find out more specific trail difficulty information. Pre-Registration required for all trips.
White Pines Nature Preserve The Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) purchased the White Pines Nature Preserve in 1986. The site is located where the Deep and Rocky Rivers meet, and covers 258 acres. The Preserve is home to several stands of white pine with some trees over 150 years old and 30 inches in diameter. The forest is also host to Catawba rhododendron, 200 yr old beech trees, and many wildflowers. Be sure to bring your water bottle. Fee: $4 Town Commons Parking Lot Fri, Jun 1 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Durant Nature Park Enjoy a scenic hike around beautiful Durant Nature Park in north Raleigh. Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Warbler, Ovenbird, and Summer Tanager can often be seen in summer. Be sure to bring your water bottle and a snack. Fee $4 Town Commons Parking Lot Wed, Jul 25 8:30am - 12:30pm
Lake Crabtree Hike We will start with the Old Beech Nature Trail. This short loop is a footpath marked with signs highlighting points of interest such as a massive Beech tree, a tree identification center, and an old saw mill site. Then we will explore some of the Lake Trail as time permits. Be sure to bring your water bottle and a snack. Fee $4 Town Commons Parking Lot Tues, Aug 7 8:30am - 12:30pm
Day Trips
Walk In Registration Only: Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility. In order to receive a refund you must cancel 2 weeks before the trip.
June - August 2012
Raleigh Little Theatre – “The Boyfriend” The Jazz Age lives on in this light romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedy. With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the Charleston) and winning sense of humor, it is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920s romp in the spirit of “No, No, Nanette”. Written in the 1950s as “a new musical of the twenties,” this is still considered the most successful, and witty of the send-up musicals, with the style of earlier, lighter-hearted and more disarming days. Fee: $19 Town Commons Parking Lot Sun, Jun 10 2 – 6 pm Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre “Pathway to Freedom” Come watch this amazing Outdoor Drama in Snow Camp. “Pathway to Freedom” is an exciting account of the struggles and heroism of the 1840s and 1850s along the “Underground Railroad” from NC to Indiana. Both individuals, and some of the organized religions, fought slavery in the legislature and on the farms, while some led volunteers and free slaves to help escaping slaves to freedom. We will be having dinner before the performance. Be sure to bring money for dinner. You must register by June 15th. Fee: $18 Town Commons Parking Lot Fri, Jul 27 5:15 - 10:30 pm
Barn Dinner Theatre – “Smoke on the Mountain” Let us take you back to a simpler time, 1938, where you become part of Mt Pleasant Church in NC’s congregation. Pastor Oglethorpe is determined to move his flock into the “modern world” by inviting the Singing Sanders Family to join him. The musical talent is surpassed only by the side splitting hilarity of the characters. Price includes lunch, gratuity and transportation. Must register by July 13. Fee: $49 Town Commons Parking Lot Tues, Aug 21 11:45 am - 5:30 pm Bingo Take a break from your busy schedule and join friends at the Century Center for an afternoon of bingo. You can play ten games. Enjoy a snack, try your luck and win prizes! Call 919-918-7364 to register. Fee: FREE Century Center Tues, Jun 5; Mon, Aug 20 2 - 3:30 pm
Senior Times BINGO - JULY 4th Carrboro Town Hall Wed, Jul 4 1:30 - 2:30 pm Introduction to Corn Hole with Live Music Join us for a morning of fun and entertainment. We will teach you how to play one of the fastest growing games that will be part of our local Orange County Senior Games in 2013. Corn Hole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. After our demonstration, we will have live music and refreshments. Fee: FREE Century Center Thurs, Jul 19 9:30 - 11:30am Senior Picnic Citizens 50+ are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, good food, and friends. Don’t miss this tribute to the older adults in our community. There will be door prizes and great entertainment. Must register by July 30, call 919-918-7364. Fee: FREE Century Center Sat, Aug 11 4:30 pm
Game Days at Covenant Place
Co-Sponsored with Covenant Place Here is your opportunity to exercise your body and mind. Exercise inside with the Nintendo ‘Wii’, card games and board games. Fee: FREE Covenant Place Tues, May 22 10:30 - 11:30 am Thurs, Jun14; Jul 12; Aug 16 Active Life Ice Cream Social Take a break from all the summer heat and enjoy a cool afternoon treat. All you need is $1 and you will have a chance to make your own ice cream sundae. You must register and pay in advance. Fee: $1 Covenant Place Tues, Aug 14 2 – 3 pm Poetry with Ricky Garni Each class will contain a variety of readings, discussions, writing workshops and sharing of recollections that will direct our reflections towards the enrichment, focused reading, and crafting our own work. Fee: FREE Covenant Place 10:30 - 11:30 am
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Listening to the Poets A collection of poems to read, think about, recite, and speculate about until we hear the poets read them. Thurs, May 17 But is It? How can you tell if something is poetry? We will read and discuss poetry of a new type (20th century) of formalism; poems that are unabashedly formal, tightly structured, as well as unapologetically modern. Thurs, Jun 7
Bring Your Kids and Grandkids to Class Today’s class will revisit our first ever exercise (“I Remember” and” Surrealist Cut-ups”), but this time with the whole class working as a group. Sat, Jul 14
A Vacation From Poetry In June we talked about the line between prose and poetry, and today we are going to cross it again and maybe back again more than once - considering the poetry of prose, not prose poetry. Thurs, Aug 9
Orange County Senior Games Senior Games is a national year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Events are held locally with winners going to compete at the state level. Those winners then compete nationally. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities, and SilverArts, a juried art show. For more information call Corina Riley, Senior Games Coordinator, at 919-968-2080 or Dana Hughes, 919918-7372. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsors. Orange County 2012 Senior Games Athletic Events were held from March 31 – April 27, and SilverArts are from April 9 until June 1. We would like to say a big Thank You to the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center and the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. They were our major sponsors and without their support the Awards Celebration on May 16 would not be possible. The celebration is open to Senior Games participants and their guests. Pre-registration is required. Athletic Competition At the printing of this issue not all competitions have been completed. Please come by the Senior Centers for the final Orange County Senior Games results after May 16. SilverArts The SilverArts show opened on April 2 with a lovely tea and reception, and items will remain on display until Thurs, May 31. All artwork must be picked up on Fri, June 1 between 1- 4 pm. The winners in Heritage Arts were: 1st place: Helen Fredrick, Lois Moran, Charles Foote, Peggy Lanier, Jane Levy; 2nd place: Helen Frederick; and 3rd place: Charley Norwood. The winners in Visual Arts were: 1st place Champe Revis, Patricia Merriman, Joseph Cammarato, Donna Schultz, Elizabeth Zangara, Janet Kelo, Faye Kalman; 2nd place: Pat Merriman, Joe Cammarato, Helen Knapp, Donald Wood, Christine Berndt; and 3rd place: Faye Kalman, Francis Miller, Peggy Lanier, Christine Berndt. Congratulations to all! The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners qualify to advance to the State competition and will receive information at the Awards Celebration on May 16. Good luck to all Orange County’s winners as you go to the next round! NC Senior Games – State Finals This program is sanctioned by NC Senior Games, Inc. It is sponsored statewide by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. For more information on State Finals, visit www.ncseniorgames.org Early Bird Registration – Deadline: July 1 Final Deadline: August 1
NEED HELP FINDING A PLACE TO VOLUNTEER? The RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program provides personal assistance to people at least 55 years of age who want to volunteer in a school, nonprofit or government agency. RSVP also develops and administers volunteer programming of its own where none may exist. www.orangecountync.gov/aging/ RSVPindex.asp
ROBERT AND PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-968-2070 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 9 pm; Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
Kathy Porter, RSVP Project Director
Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support of Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department and Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center
Vicki Hill, Assistant Director
Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 919-968-2070
Judy Mathias, Senior Education Corps
Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 919-968-2058
Caroline Wood, Administrative Assistant
Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 919-968-2080
Call 919-968-2070 or Email: rsvp@co.orange.nc.us
Cydnee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-969-3025, e-mail: csims@co.orange.nc.us
A service of Orange County Dept on Aging, the Corporation for National & Community Service, National Senior Service Corps with local support from the Towns of Carrboro & Chapel Hill.
Are you experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@co.orange.nc.us Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator
Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator/ Acting Wellness Coordinator, 919-968-2073 or 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@co.orange.nc.us Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-968-2071, e-mail: jtyler@co.orange.nc.us TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 919-968-2070.
CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER 103 Meadowland Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • 919-245-2015 Mailing address: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Monday and Thursday 8 am - 9 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am – 8 pm; Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Saturday 9 am – 11 am Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support from the Friends of the Senior Center for Central Orange Lisa Berley, Front Desk Manager, 919-245-2015
Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker
Dawn Smith, Facility Manager, 919-245-2021
Latonya Brown, MHSA, Aging Resource & Benefits Specialist
Terry Colville, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-2016, e-mail: tcolville@co.orange.nc.us
Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Dementia Outreach Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker & Care Manager Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Call 919-968-2087 and Talk to a Professional
Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator/ Acting Wellness Coordinator, 919-968-2073 or 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@co.orange.nc.us Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-968-2071, e-mail: jtyler@co.orange.nc.us TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER, CALL 919-245-2015.
OC Web page: www.orangecountync.gov/aging On-line registration is available for many of our programs through the above website. Program fees may be paid by using a credit card. Both Senior Centers will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day.