Senior Times Summer by The Herald Sun

Senior Times June / July / August 2013

News and Activities for Orange Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Older Adults

Inside or Outside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summer is always fun at the Senior Centers

SENIOR CENTERS Aging Transitions . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 40 Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Bridge & Other Games . . . . . . 25-26 Carrboro Senior Programming . 37-39 Dance & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33 Educational Opportunities . . . . 26-28 Interest Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34

Language Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lunch at the Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Notes from the Director & Editor . . . 2 Orange County Senior Games . . . . 39 Organizations & Club Meetings . . . 34 Pottery Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

RSVP Volunteer Opportunities . . 12-13 Senior Times NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Seymour Technology Center . . 20-22 Seniors on the Road . . . . . . . . 35-37 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Wellness Opportunities . . . . . . . 14-19

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Visit us at www.orangecountync.gov/aging To join the bi-monthly listserv, email maustin@orangecountync.gov and request to join the list. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Centers.

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As we go to print we are ending the first year implementation of the 2012-17 Master Aging Plan and your Department on Aging has been a busy place this year. I would like to thank everyone, including the staff, board, volunteers and community partners who have worked to make so many of our goals a reality this year. Of the 41 strategies identified for the first year, we have initiated 32 of them with no additional funding or staff. Some of the accomplishments include expanded work with the Asian g n i g community and caregivers; development of a new partnership A ter between EMS for a falls prevention/intervention program; and Mas pdate U expansion of low-cost mental health counseling at the Senior n a l P Centers; creation of a long-term care learning collaborative to work on improving care in our long-term care facilities; received grants for 2013-14 for a peer-to-peer caregiver project specifically serving the Asian community and the Senior Transportation Expansion, Access and Mobility Management (STEAMM) project; and many others. We will be putting a full report of our Year One Implementation on our website www.orangecountync.gov/aging later in the summer. Recently I attended the celebration for the 2012-13 UNC School of Public Health Capstone Team projects. I happen to think that we had the best team! Many thanks to Melissa Black, Jennifer Frank, Chelsea Kolander, Deanna LaMotte and Andy Weinhold for their outstanding work this year. The official name of their project was “Developing Improved and Expanded Communication Networks and Information Dissemination Methods for Health Promotion Among Older Adults in Orange County.” Thanks to them we have a roadmap of how to better communicate with you, including an improved website, the use of social media and, of course, the use of print media, which many persons in our community still prefer as a way to get information. You will also see the results of their work as we expand our wellness programming in the coming months. We are excited that we have again been selected to receive a Capstone Team for 2013-14. You will hear more about their project in the next Senior Times. As always, I love hearing from you as we work toward making Orange County the ideal community to age well.

FROM THE , OR T C E R I D

Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@orangecountync.gov

Did you know that you can go to either or both senior centers – Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough or Seymour Center, Chapel Hill to participate in any of the activities/programs? Thanks to our dedicated staff, teachers and volunteers we have lots to choose from. Did you know that we are offering the following Specials Events among many other things this summer? Art Shows, Billiards Tournament, Chinese Opera, Cooking Classes with one of our art instructors, Lemonade & Laughs, Mystery Summer Treats and a Summer Spectacular with the Retros. Look in the Senior Times to find out which center is hosting these events, as well as others, and plan to attend. Also, did you know that there is a bus, the 420 or the “Hill to Hill” route that runs midday between the two Senior Center locations and it is FREE for adults 55 and over? The schedule can be picked up at either senior center, just ask at the front desk. Have you looked at the articles in the front of the Senior Times? There’s lots of helpful information, and activities too, such as: How to be Safe; National Senior Health & Fitness Day Info - Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, Get Healthy, Be Healthy; “CarFit” Program; Estate Planning Workshops - and these are just a few! Hope to see you at the Senior Centers this summer!

FROM THE EDITOR

Sincerely, Myra Austin, Senior Times Managing Editor Senior Centers Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging maustin@orangecountync.gov

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You’ll Want to Know New SHIIP Coordinator and Information and Benefits Specialist For the first time in almost 3 years the Department on Aging is fully staffed. Please see the article on page 7 about Beverly Shuford the new Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Coordinator. Her official title is Information and Benefits Specialist. www. orangecountync.gov/aging/staff.asp Social Worker, Shuang Wang, MSW, has increased hours at Seymour Thanks to funding from a special grant, Shuang has more time to help the Asian participants - and she speaks Mandarin. Registration for Programs Required You should register for programs and classes in advance. Classes may be terminated if minimum numbers are not reached. Recently a class had 10 registered participants, but needed 20 and the instructor cancelled since there were not enough pre-registered. Yet, over 20 people showed up on the day of the event who were not registered. This meant that more than 30 people were disappointed. Please register in advance for classes and programs. New Direct Phone Lines at the Seymour Center The staffs’ phone numbers have changed, see a list on the back page for direct numbers, but the front desk, 919-968-2070, and the Aging Helpline, 919-968-2087 stayed the same. On-line Registration and Credit Card Payments Accepted On-line registration is available for some of our programs through our website, www. orangecountync.gov/aging, in addition to being able to do it in person or on the phone. Payments may be made using a credit card at either of our Senior Centers’ front desks or when registering on-line. You are officially registered once the specific program fees have been paid. Join the Senior Centers’ Email List To add your address to the list, e-mail Myra Austin at maustin@orangecountync.gov. Information is sent out approximately every two weeks. Senior Times is on the Web For the current issue of Senior Times online, go to our web site: www.orangecountync.gov/aging. Click on the Senior Times link on the left side of the Department on Aging’s Home page. You will need Adobe Flashplayer 9. Check Out Our Senior Page in the Chapel Hill Herald Newspaper Just a reminder, we have a senior page in the Chapel Hill Herald on Sundays which gives information on some of the upcoming events for the upcoming month. Look for it on Sun, June 30 and July 28.

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“Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, Get Healthy…Be Healthy” “Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, Get Healthy…Be Healthy” is the 2013 National Senior Health and Fitness Day’s theme for its annual celebration on Wed, May 29. To celebrate the 20th 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 29 to make & take some time - 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes to exercise, walk and just move. During the week of May 27 – May 31, people may select one day to take advantage of the Wellness Program’s offering to take one feebased exercise class for FREE or drop by the Seymour Fitness Room or Triangle SportsPlex, to check out how you might become healthy. This is to encourage everyone to exercise and “Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, Get Healthy… Be Healthy”. Please see Wellness Section for a listing of the exercise classes and fitness room hours.

Central Orange SC: 8 am – 9 pm • Mon – Fri, May 27 – 31 Seymour Center: 8 am – 9 pm • Mon – Fri, May 27 – 31

Compass Center for Women and Families to hold Financial Counseling Appointments at Seymour Center Starting this summer, Compass Center for Women and Families (formerly The Women's Center and Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County) will hold individual financial counseling appointments at the Seymour Center. Trained financial counselors work with you in a non-judgmental and confidential setting to help you create an individualized action plan. Addressing budgeting, credit, debt, and retirement, Compass Center for Women and Families’ financial counselors offer guidance and information to help you manage your money. Counseling is by appointment only and is available on a sliding scale fee based on income and ability to pay. For more information, contact Compass Center for Women and Families at 919-968-4610 or financial@compassctr.org

Interested in a Fan? 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, 919-245-4252, or Dawn Smith at the Central Orange Senior Center, 919245-2021 for availability.

Ceramic Painting Interested? If you are interested in ceramic painting, please contact Terry at 919-2452016, or Cyd at 919-245-4250 before Jun 3. You will be able to choose from a variety of different molds for a minimum fee.

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

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Do You Fit Your Car or Does Your CARFIT You?

CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging, and developed in collaboration with AARP, AAA, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The goals of the community-based program are three-fold: 1) Help drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicles for safety and comfort. 2) Promote conversations about driving safety and the continued need for mobility options to keep people participating in the life of their communities. 3) Link adults with relevant, local resources that can help ensure they drive safely longer. CarFit uses a trained team, including occupational therapy practitioners, to assist drivers with items such as: determining a clear line of sight over the steering wheel, maintaining adequate space between the front air bag and steering wheel, determining proper seat belt fit and use, and maximizing mirror positions. Participants drive in with their personal automobile for a 20-minute session. Please call the Seymour Center after May 8, 919-968-2070, and schedule a specific time to come during the session. Presenters: Jenny Womack MA MS OTR/L FAOTA and Sara Hammond BS OTS Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat. Jun 8 (323004-02) 9:30 am – 12 noon

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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 older adults on issues of aging. All half-hour shows are sponsored by the Department on Aging, UNC Health Care, Carol Woods Retirement Community, and the Friends of both the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center. In Praise of Age is produced by Jerry Passmore.

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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. Programs are replayed on Mondays at 10:30 am at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center and on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. June 1: “Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke” What are the signs and symptoms and how to avoid them? Dr. Paula Miller, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Director of Women’s Heart Program, UNC Heart and Vascular Care, discusses what to look for as we enter the hot summer season. The presentation was given at the University Mall Walk Program July 17, 2012. June 8: “Continuing Care Retirement Communities” - Jerry Passmore explores with Carol Woods staff member Karen Daniels who recently retired, keys to understanding and selecting this residential option that many are considering in later life. (Originally shown Dec, 2005) June 15: “Las Vegas Night 2013 at the Central Orange Senior Center” - Enjoy highlights of the Friends annual fundraising event held April 20th that includes music, dancing, dinner and table games such as blackjack and roulette. June 22: “The Media and Aging” - Tommy Goldsmith, Generations reporter for the News and Observer reflects on the changing media, specifically newspapers, and how the media

views and covers older adult issues. (Originally shown Oct, 2007). June 29: “A Historical View of Orange County with Elizabeth Ryan”- If you think real estate is a hot topic now, just take a look at the role that land speculation played in geographical politics in 18th century NC, and in locating the University where it stands today. Hosted by Florence Soltys. (Originally shown Aug 27, 2005) July 6: “Orange County Community Resource Fair 2013” - Enjoy highlights of the 4th Annual Resource Connections Fair held May 8th at University Mall. The event provides information for seniors and family to empower them to take charge of their lives with on-site specialists along with refreshments and entertainment. July 13: “10th Anniversary Mall Walk Ceremony at South Point” - Highlights of the Feb 17, 2013 ceremony featuring UNC Health Care physicians sharing insights in the importance of walking and moving daily as well as recognizing outstanding participants and hearing their testimonials. July 20: “Roland Giduz, the Village Troubadour” Journalist, radio commentator, ad-hoc minstrel, and cable-access TV producer Roland Giduz, who passed away in Jan 2009, shares with host Robert Seymour, humorous and entertaining stories of Chapel Hill, as presented by the fictitious narrator of his book, Cameron Henderson: the Oracle of Chapel Hill. (Originally shown on Feb 26, 2005) July 27: “Our Show of Shows” – The Prime Time Players presented a variety show at the Seymour Center in May, 2013, featuring singing, dancing, comic sketches along with a short play, illustrating the fact that you are never to old to perform. Aug. 3: “ Universal Design Considerations for

Live alone? Worried That No One May Know If You Fall or Become Ill? Did you know that the Department on Aging has a freeTelephone Reassurance Program? Trained Volunteers make friendly calls every morning, Monday through Friday. If no one answers the phone, it is quickly followed up by the Aging Transitions staff. Falls in the night can be discovered within hours or help can be sent to the home in time of need. You can rest assured at night. If interested in receiving Telephone Reassurance calls, please contact Aging Transitions at 919-968-2087. Calls are free and confidential.

an ‘Aging in Place’ Home: Part 1.” Thinking of building or remodeling a home to live in as you age? Richard Duncan, Executive Director of the RL Mace Universal Design Institute, shares a number of key design ideas to enhance a home’s value while adding flexibility to your lifestyle over time. Having over 25 years in design experience, Mr. Duncan’s presentation was given at the Seymour Center on March 19, 2013. Aug. 10: “ Universal Design Considerations for an ‘Aging in Place’ Home: Part 2.” Richard Duncan, Executive Director of the RL Mace Universal Design Institute, continues his coverage of design ideas to add flexibility to your lifestyle over time. Mr. Duncan’s presentation was given at the Seymour Center on March 19, 2013. Aug. 17: “Orange County RSVP 2013 Volunteer Recognition” - Enjoy highlights of this annual recognition event held on May 22 which featured a “Rock n Roll” theme and was the program’s fortieth anniversary in providing volunteer service to the community. Aug. 24: ”Creating Community in Later Life: Part 1”- Bolton Anthony, with Second Journey, gave a walk-through of the dizzying array of new experiments in how, where, and with whom we grow old in this two part series. The presentation held at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill on March 7, 2013 covered the “village” model, elder cohousing, “Golden Girls” shared-housing models, CCRCs Without Walls, elder artists’ colonies, pocket neighborhoods. Aug. 31: ”Creating Community in Later Life: Part 2” - Bolton Anthony, with Second Journey, continues his coverage of the new experiments in how, where, and with whom we grow old in this two part series held at the Seymour Center on March 7, 2013.

Caregivers’ Support Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal and led by Pam Tillett, MSW. Reservations are not required. Supervised activities will be available for caregivers’ loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hrs in advance. For information and reservations, call 919-968-2087. To speak with Pam Tillett directly, call 919-245-4278. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues: Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 4 – 5:30 pm

Seymour Center (352754) 3rd Thurs: Jun 20; Jul 18; Aug 15 4:30 - 5:30 pm

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Friends of the Senior Centers Central Orange Friends HARVEST MOON DANCE Mark your calendars now for a fun filled night of music and dance. Hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Additional information will be in our next Senior Times or you can call 919-245-2015 for details Ticket: $25 Central Orange SC Sat, Oct 12 (243003-01) 6:30 – 10:30 pm MONTHLY MEETINGS Friends of Central Orange Senior Center hold their regular meetings the 3rd Monday of the month, 10 - 11:30 am at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough. If you are interested in attending, please call the Senior Center, 919-245-2015 to make sure the meeting is being held. WEBSITE FOR FRIENDS OF CENTRAL ORANGE www.friendsofcosc.net or friendsofcosc.com Check it to find out about the latest events, how to become a Friend of Central Orange Senior Center and highlights of upcoming programs. Seymour Friends ANNUAL MEETING Meeting is 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 (323012-01) Thurs, May 16 1 – 2:15 pm

MONTHY MEETINGS The Friends of The Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, Inc Board of Directors meets at 1 pm on the 3rd Thurs of the month and are open to the public. If you have a strong interest in the programs, events and activities at the Seymour Center, and want to serve as a board member, please contact Walt Mack, President, by calling the Center at 919-968-2070 and leaving your name, phone number and email address. HELP THE SEYMOUR CENTER—DONATE A VEHICLE If you have a car you want to let go (running or not), but don’t want the hassle of selling it, consider donating it to the Seymour Center for a tax deduction. Money raised from donated vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs/campers, etc) help support the Center’s many programs and services. Call toll-free 1-877-537-5277 to schedule a convenient time for a fast, free tow pick up of your vehicle, and to get a confirmation number. When your vehicle is sold, you will get a receipt for your tax records, and the sale’s proceeds will be donated directly to the Seymour Center in your name. SEYMOUR FRIENDS’ WEBSITE Go to www.Friendsseymourcenter.org for the latest news, events, programs and activities about the Friends of the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center. If you would like to post an announcement for something at the Seymour Center simply send it to: friendsseymourcenter@gmail.com.

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5th Anniversary Celebration of SeniorStriders - Orange County Department on Aging and UNC Healthcare Please join us in celebrating our partnership with UNC Healthcare and University Mall on May 21 at 8 am in front of Roses. All walking participants will receive a FREE T-Shirt. Everyone may enter a drawing for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Join us! Many Orange County Residents meet monthly to stay in shape, educate themselves in Health and Wellness and have a buffet breakfast. UNC Healthcare and University Mall have sponsored the SeniorStriders Mall Walkers for 5 years. The mall opens for walkers Mon – Fri at 7:30 am with a special gathering the 3rd Tues of the month in the Weathervane at Southern Season.

SONGS FOR SENIORS Please consider donating your old MP3 player, IPOD or CD player to a low-income older adult living in an Adult Care Home in Orange County. Research has shown the positive impact of music on mood and well-being, especially for individuals dealing with memory problems. The Orange County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee is sponsoring a donation drive to collect these musical devises until the end of August. Boxes will be available at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center. In addition, financial donations will be used to purchase individually selected i-tunes and CDs for recipients. GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC TO SOMEONE WHO IS LIVING WITHOUT IT! For questions or more information, please contact the Aging Transitions Helpline at 919-968-2087

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!

COSTA RICA TRIP February 2014 Sponsored by the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center See page 37, Seniors on the Road - Other Trips listing. MARKETING/BUSINESS/ADMINISTRATIVE PEOPLE The Friends of the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center, Inc is seeking volunteers with experience in marketing, administrative and business (active or retired) to assist “the Board in achieving its goals”. Please contact Walter Mack at 919-797-2246 for more information.

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:

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The purpose of this multidisciplinary clinic is to enable seniors to live independently in the community by focusing screening and treatment on mood, memory, mobility, and falls prevention. By early identification of risk factors we hope to prevent the negative consequences of falls and disability. Team of Specialists in Aging: ◆ Geriatrician ◆ Occupational Therapist ◆ Pharmacist ◆ Physical Therapist ◆ Social Worker ◆ Dietitian 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 Seymour or Central Orange Senior 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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Florence Gray Soltys Adult Day Health Program Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. An Enriching Day Program for Adults and Seniors Providing Respite for Family Caregivers Offers a safe environment with individual care plans that address the social, physical and emotional needs of the participants; and provides assistance with daily activities by qualified professionals. For more information or to make a referral: Office: 919-245-2017 (Fax: 919-245-2018) Located adjacent to the Central Orange Senior Center behind the Triangle Sportsplex 105 Meadowland Dr, PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278

Are You a Caregiver Running on Empty? Are you an unpaid caregiver who needs a break from your caregiving responsibilities? If so, you may want to take advantage of the Orange County Department on Aging’s Caregivers Day Out program. It gives caregivers a chance to take a break while their loved ones socialize and participate in group activities and exercises. Caregivers Day Out is limited to 10 participants. The program is free for qualifying participants and is held on Wednesdays, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. If you are interested in being considered for participation, or would like more information, please contact the Program Manager, Carolyn B Jefferson, RN, BSN at 919-929-1742.

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SMOKE-FREE PUBLIC PLACES RULE: ORANGE COUNTY IMPLEMENTS PHASE TWO: Phase One of the public education began January 1 to promote smoking cessation services, available through the NC Quitline, a FREE cessation resource for NC residents. In addition, the Orange County Health Department, along with partners such as UNC Family Medicine have established additional ways to help people quit smoking including in person classes and counseling. Phase Two will begin on July 1 when a $25 fine may be issued to violators. However, the emphasis is being placed on awareness of the consequences of secondhand smoke and reversing people’s behavior in an effort to improve the County’s overall quality of life. To view the Rule, learn about existing cessation resources, and learn more about the dangers of secondhand smoke, please visit http://orangecountync.gov/health/smoke-freepublicplaces.asp Smoke-Free Public Places Background The Smoke-Free Public Places Rule applies to property owned by Orange County or the municipal governments, Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, including parks, sidewalks and Orange County Senior Centers. Smoking would also not be allowed on private property where the public is invited. The UNC campus and other state governed facilities will continue operating under their existing smoking ordinances and will not be affected by this new rule. Coming to Senior Centers in the fall for anyone is Freshstart, a group-based tobacco cessation support program offered by the American Cancer Society. To sign up for a current group or for the fall, call the Orange County Health Department at 919-245-2400.

Welcome, Beverly! Beverly Shuford joined the Department on Aging staff on March 25 as the Information and Benefits Specialist. She is the Seniors’ Health Insurance Program (SHIIP) Coordinator, and will also serve as the Department’s new Communication Coordinator helping to market the many wonderful programs, services and resources that the Department on Aging offers. Beverly is a native of Asheville, NC and has lived in Hillsborough since 1993 with her husband and three children. She is not new to Orange County government as she came to the Department on Aging from the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Park and Recreation where she managed the Road Sign Maintenance Program and provided programming and administrative support. Prior to that, she worked for the Cooperative Extension program. She has a BS in Management and Organizational Development from Mount Olive College, and a Leadership Certificate from NC State University. We feel lucky to have her! Please give her a warm welcome and look for her at the senior centers. Although her office is in the Seymour Center, she’ll be in the Central Orange Senior Center one day a week.

Physical Therapy Clinics at Senior Centers Are you in need of some physical therapy? Has your healthcare provider prescribed it? It’s available Tuesdays and Thursdays at both the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. Private Insurance and Medicare accepted. Call 919-624-0388 for an appointment at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough with ElderFit In-Home Rehab Physical Therapy. Call 919-732-6600 for an appointment at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill with University Physical Therapy.

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 noncriminal legal issues. Areas include consumer/debtor issues, public benefit denials/appeals, employment, and mortgage foreclosure defense, as well as housing and family law. At the senior centers they execute Simple Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. Volunteer attorneys, including James Wilde and James Sheldon, donate their time to execute documents and advise people on elder law issues. APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Call 1-800-672-5834 Mon - Fri (9 am – 5 pm) to schedule an appointment. Seymour Center (353036) Tues: Jun 4, 11; Jul 2, 9; Aug 6, 13 9 am – 12 noon Central Orange SC (255003) Tues: Jun 25; Jul 23; Aug 27 9 am – 12 noon

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Be Safe Be Prepared - Are You Ready for Inclement Weather? Want a Warning Call ahead of a Storm? Sign up for CodeRED. Orange County Emergency Management Services (EMS) can now send a telephone message to all county residents with a land-phone to warn them of upcoming storms and to tell them where to go in an emergency. To be sure that you will receive CodeRED alerts, sign up on the www.readyorange.org website or call EMS at 919-245-6100. Are You Eligible for the Special Needs Registry to Get Help in an Emergency? Are you concerned about where to go if the power goes out for several days, or if there were damage to your home? If you worry about these things - don’t wait until the last minute to get help. You may be eligible for the Special Needs Registry. People on the list will be contacted in the event of an emergency, and if needed, helped to get to a special needs shelter. Call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-9682087 - or come to the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center for more information, and to find out if you’re eligible to get on the Special Needs Registry. Be Smart – Don’t Be Left Unprepared! To find out if the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center will be open after a storm - call the front desk after 8 am. Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015 Seymour Center: 919-968-2070

Chapel Hill’s Senior Real Estate Specialist ResidenTial Real esTaTe 919/933-8500 • 800/382-0673

Tony Hall

311 W. Rosemary St. • Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Email: tonyhall@tonyhallassociates.com www.tonyhallassociates.com

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LUNCH AT THE CENTERS

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Lunch at the Centers

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Gardens at the Central Orange and Seymour 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 The Garden Club at Central Orange SC meets the 3rd Thursday to caterer is the local Nantucket Café. All the meals meet the requirements for people on low salt diets. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” plan and garden. basis. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration If you enjoy planting, gardening, and digging in the dirt, this is for desks are located near the pool tables at each Senior Center, and tickets are you. The Seymour Garden Group meets to plan, learn and discuss distributed as people sign in beginning at 11 am. the garden the 1st Friday each month. The “planned workdays” at Seymour are the 3rd Friday and following Monday. Volunteers CENTRAL ORANGE announce- are welcome to join. Please contact Marsha Booker-Hibbs, 919-401group setting and ex- General SENIOR CENTER – change what they liked ments regarding up- 6445, if you are interested in helping out at Seymour and contact the THURSDAY TELL ALL most about their book. coming events and front desk at Central Orange or show up on 3rd Thursday to plan and This is the day to up- You will find this meet programs will be made garden. date your calendar for up engaging and laid at the beginning of the next month. An- back. In a world where lunch. This will help evIf you enjoy planting, gardening, and digging in the dirt, this is for nouncements concern- social media and tex- eryone stay informed you. Volunteers are welcome to join. ing upcoming pro- ting is taking over, let’s and serve as a gentle The Centers’ entry gardens have been planned, planted and grams for the month get back to chatting and reminder of the various tended by a very small group of avid gardeners, all members of will be made by the enjoying each other offerings we have. the Centers’ Garden Groups and the RSVP Volunteer Program. The staff. in person. For infor- Seymour Center Garden Team is always looking for individuals who can add to the Central Orange SC mation regarding this 1st & 3rd Mondays: gardens whether through donations of time - planting the garden, Thurs, Jun 6, 20; group, contact Corina Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15; weeding, dead-heading, watering, and the myriad of activities that go Jul 18; Aug 1, 15 Aug 5, 19 (353053) Riley at 919- 245-4251. along with growing a cottage garden. The entry gardens are modified (257030-01) 12 noon Seymour Center cottage-style gardens since they are located at the entries to official 12 noon Wed, Jun 19; Jul 17; Aug 14 (353002) county buildings. LUNCH AT THE 11 am - 12 noon Please consider making a donation of volunteer time - you’ll find SEYMOUR CENTER planting and weeding very therapeutic. There are also many nonNEW Book Chats What’s Happening at digging related jobs that garden group volunteers might enjoy “Let’s Chat” is a new Seymour planning garden related programs, art shows, and the list goes on. program that will al- To increase our pubFinancial contributions are always appreciated and much needed. low you to share your lic relations, we want Thank you from the butterflies, birds, and bees that frequent the recent readings. This to make sure you stay Centers’ Gardens. opportunity will enable on top of what’s hapeveryone to chat in a pening at your Center.

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THE SEYMOUR CENTER MARKS TWO ANNIVERSARIES By Walter Mack, President, Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center

When the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center held its grand opening on May 24, 2007, it became a major milestone in the history of the Orange County Department on Aging and for the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. The five-year anniversary was cause for great celebration by the senior citizens of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Southern Orange County - and rightfully so. But another significant event occurred 15 years earlier that may have been overlooked. It signaled a new era and set the stage for all that was to follow. More than two decades ago on January 26, 1992 the grand opening of the new Chapel Hill Senior Center was held in the partially completed facility located in the Galleria at 400 Elliott Rd. A plaque commemorating the occasion and recognizing all the volunteers and supporters who made it possible now resides in a special place at the Seymour Center. “It was a chilly Sunday afternoon and a large crowd was on hand for the dedication ceremonies,” recalls Bob Seymour, then newlyretired pastor of the Binkley Baptist Church. He and his wife, Pearl, led the task force appointed by the Orange County Commissioners to establish a larger, more comprehensive senior center. Among those serving on the task force were Jerry Passmore, Janice Tyler, Lee Pavao, Alan Rimer, Moses Carey, Betty Landsberger, Don Wilhoit, R.D. Smith, Harry Phillips, Ruth Eddy, Mike Loveman, Melody Trent, John Link, Albert Kittrell, Harold Murdock and Norman Gustafson. “The Center was only about one-third completed at the Grand Opening,” said Pavao who at the time was a representative of the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation. “Work began in earnest to upfit the space. Senior citizen volunteers pitched in with professionals as sheet rock hangers, tapers, mudders and carpenters. I would call it a total team effort. I think even Bob Seymour helped paint!” To raise needed funds, a non-profit organization, “The Friends of the New Chapel Hill Senior Center,” was organized by Seymour, Pavao and Rimer. In May, 1992, the Internal Revenue Service officially recognized the New Chapel Hill Senior Center as a 501 (3) (C) non-profit entity which allowed it to accept tax-deductible contributions. “The New Senior Center occupied about 12,000 sq ft of space, and an operating committee of senior volunteers had to be put together,” said Pavao. “This became the nucleus of the Friends organization. He continued, “Many of the programs were the same as we have today, but not as extensive. Attending that first grand opening were county and town managers, commissioners and town councilman along with seniors and the general public. We received many donations and the names of the donors are on display now at the Seymour Center.” “At that time,” noted Pavao, “Jerry Passmore was the Director of the Department on Aging and Janice Tyler served as the Senior Centers Administrator. Kathy Porter was the director of the RSVP program and continues to serve in that capacity today.”

Even though the Elliot Road senior center had just opened its doors, Dr. Seymour was envisioning a more ambitious undertaking – a permanent place for older adults to gather that would meet the growing needs of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, articles and feature stories appeared in national publications touting Chapel Hill as one of the most desirable places to retire in the nation. So it was no secret that Chapel Hill was the place to retire. The once quiet, laid-back town of 25,000, home to the University of North Carolina, was destined to become a mecca for older adults looking for a great place to retire. Seymour fully understood that Chapel Hill with all of its amenities— world class medical facilities, cultural and educational venues second to none and top-notch schools—would soon become a magnet attracting boomers to settle here. Foremost in Seymour’s mind was to build a senior center large enough to accommodate the influx of retirees who were expected to converge on Chapel Hill in the coming years. “When we started out we were in a former school. We had come a long way,” said Seymour. “But there was still much more work to be done, and we put every effort into making it happen.” Among its long range recommendations, the task force had proposed a multi-purpose senior center to be located on 34 acres of land owned by Orange County on Homestead Road adjacent to the Human Services Center. Behind the scenes, Seymour, Pavao who was elected to serve on the Chapel Hill Town Council, and other local officials consulted with the Orange County Commissioners to encourage placement of a bond issue on the ballot which would finance construction of a permanent, new senior center. In 2001, Orange County voters approved the bond issue that cleared the way for construction. Gurlitz Architects of Durham was retained to design the facility and a $6 million contract was awarded to Resolute Building Company to construct the center. On May 30, 2005 ground was broken, and on May 24, 2007 Pearl Seymour snipped a ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of the newly-named Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Pearl passed away last year, but her memory lives on. To honor Bob and Pearl, the facility was named the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in recognition of their vision, wisdom and tireless energy. As Bob Seymour observed, “This building represents the fulfillment of a long held dream that finally became a reality. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Orange County and its citizens who enabled us to build a modern facility of this kind and to staff it with competent and creative people.” And so the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center celebrates not one, but two anniversaries!

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Rethinking Retirement Communities: A Discussion on SelfDirected Intentional Community

SENIOR TIMES NEWS

A growing number of older adults and boomers are thinking about how they want to spend their later years. Many are considering various living arrangements, including an Elder Self-directed Community (ESC), which is intentional with the residents deciding on choices and directions. Often organized as co-housing communities, or housing cooperatives, ESCs are a planned residential community designed to have a high degree of social cohesion and teamwork. Seniors in our community have expressed interest in exploring innovative options for retirement living. This forum is an opportunity for anyone interested in ESCs to gather for a discussion. Mary Fraser, Aging Transitions Administrator with the OC Depart on Aging and Paul Klever, Executive Director of Charles House, will facilitate the session. Please call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919245-2015 to register, or if you have questions call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087. Central Orange SC (253009-01) June 11 6 pm

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Estate Planning The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Dept on Aging are co-sponsoring a two-part series of workshops on Estate Planning at both the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center. Please register for one set of the sessions before the deadline of Wed, May 29. There will be opportunities for questions and answers during all sessions.

Central Orange SC Workshops: Who's in Charge Topics include: Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Presenter: Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 5 (230010-01) 1 – 3 pm Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond Topics include: Lifetime Gifts, Wills, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes Presenter: Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 12 (230010-01) 1 – 3 pm

RECYCLING DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT We accept donations of gently used Durable Medical Equipment (DME) that is in good condition, and distribute it to seniors in Orange County who need it temporarily. DME is any equipment that has been prescribed for a health-related reason and is designed to improve the function and/or safety of the user. It includes: walkers, raised commode seats, shower chairs, tub seats and wheelchairs. We always welcome DME that can be used by seniors, but we are in particular need of raised toilet seats, wheelchairs, and tub benches. At this time, we do NOT need bedside commodes or standard (non-rolling) walkers. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO DONATE, bring it to either senior center and leave it at the front desk. Please leave your name and contact information if you would like a receipt for your income taxes. IF YOU NEED A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, please call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.

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UNIVERSAL DESIGN:

Considerations for Everyday Spaces The concept of universal design is focused on creating tools and environments that function well for all potential users. Universal Design (UD) moves beyond the idea of accessibility to include the concept of maximizing participation by all people who interact with a space - regardless of their age, ability or stature. UD principles can be employed in planning for new construction or remodeling of homes and businesses. It is also useful to consider in the way space and objects are arranged within a home or public space, the way educational materials are designed, and the ways objects are designed or chosen for specific uses. This session will share examples of ways in which UD can influence our everyday lives, and ways to consider UD principles in setting up household spaces. Presenters: Jenny Womack MA, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA and Sara Hammond BS, OTS; Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Department of Allied Health Sciences UNC at Chapel Hill Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, May 30 (224015-01) 6:30 – 8 pm

Thank you…Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation and Walgreens Orange County Senior Games wants to thank our local sponsors for supporting the 2013 Athletes and SilverArtists who participated in the Orange County event competitions. We had 159 athletes who competed in 18 different sporting events, and 27 artists who competed in 19 different Visual or Heritage Arts events. Thanks to the support of these organizations we were able to provide an Awards Celebration in May and t-shirts to the athletes and artists. We are fortunate to have the support of both Piedmont Electric and Walgreens. If you would like more information about Orange County Senior Games and the local activities, please see page 39 of this issue.

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COMMUNITY GIVING FUND The Orange County Community Giving Fund is intended to be an encompassing fund for Orange County government, so donations can be given to any department or County-sponsored activity through this fund. All gifts will be tax deductible and used for the purpose for which they are given and acknowledged as such. Additionally, this fund is a framework for receiving a variety of donations, whether cash, stocks, bonds, or real property. The fund is managed by the Triangle Community Foundation. All invested Orange County funds are subject to a minimum annual administrative fee of $300. This fund gives the public an opportunity to designate a tax deductible donation, which supplements the County’s annual budget. Orange County residents give back in a variety of ways, including designating part of their estate through the fund and specifying the purpose for which the gift will be used. At the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 19, it approved and set the backdrop for the unveiling of the County’s new Community Giving Fund. To learn more about the fund or to request an information packet, please contact Orange County Financial and Administrative Services Department at 919-245-2450 or the Triangle Community Foundation at 919-474-8370. To make a donation online, please visit the Orange County Community Giving Fund Web site at www.ocncgiving.org Note: The Friends of Central Orange Senior Center and the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center continue to support the respective centers and welcome all levels of financial support and can be made directly to each organization.

L-G-B-T Part of the Community

Please join fellow LGBT seniors for laughter and support as the Seymour Center offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. The first meeting is on June 20 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. This is designed to be the first of what will be a regular meeting schedule. Complementary food will be provided by Fosters Market Chapel Hill. The meeting is co-sponsored by the Orange County Department on Aging and the Gay and Gray program of the LGBT Center of Raleigh. An RSVP is appreciated. Please send an RSVP e-mail to Janice Tyler (jtyler@orangcountync.gov) by June 17th.

Need Help With Medicare Part D Prescriptions? Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes and resources may be eligible for the federal Extra Help Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program. LIS can pay for all or part of a beneficiary’s Medicare Pt D Prescription Drug Plan’s (PDP) monthly premiums, annual deductible and all or part of any prescription copayments. To qualify for LIS, the monthly income must be limited to $1,436.25 for an individual ($1,938.25 for a married couple living together). Additionally, resources are limited to $13,300 for an individual ($26,580 for a married couple living together) – not including a primary residence or a vehicle. If you or someone you know may qualify for the Extra Help LIS program, please call the Aging Transitions line at 919-968-2087 for assistance in completing the on-line application form available at www.socialsecurity.gov, or to request a paper application. People can apply anytime during the year.

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Slightly Off the Garden Path By RSVP Staff

RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities

Laurie Renz moved here after retiring to be close to her family and to pursue her passion for gardening which includes developing landscapes for wildlife. When asked “why volunteer” she answered, “Volunteering obviously gives me an opportunity to give back to the community - but also to continue my own learning,” which includes a master’s in biology, academic training in horticulture and a doctorate in psychology. Laurie is a Professor Emerita from the University of Cincinnati where she taught for 20 years as well as serving as the human services program director. In addition, she worked with community mental health

centers for many years. Her enthusiasm for learning and gardening opened the next chapter of her life as an RSVP Volunteer and takes “giving back” to the next level. Through the RSVP Volunteer Program, she’s working as a Reading Partner in Orange County Schools. “The teachers have provided great guidance enabling me to be as effective as possible with the children,” Laurie said. “I had never worked with this population and have thoroughly enjoyed it.” Laurie has also found several ways to share her love for gardening while volunteering with both the

It looks like this elementary population likes having RSVP Volunteer Laurie Renz on their team! Thank you, Laurie, for giving back to the “next level!” Hillsborough Garden Club and the NC Botanical Garden. Also, she has added to her volunteer roles the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), coordinated by Orange County Dept of Emergency Services. Volunteers help

their neighborhoods prepare for natural disasters and learn how to deal with the aftermath. Explore volunteer opportunities with RSVP 55+ and find your gift for giving back. Call 919-2454241.

Her Three Loves By RSVP Staff Her family, her faith and Carrboro. RSVP Volunteer Mildred Harris came to UNC Chapel Hill in 1969 for her master’s in medical anthropology. She married, they raised their family, and she developed church youth ministries. Later she assisted her retired husband, now a minister at a small church, and is currently involved in a community prayer group.

RSVP Volunteer Mildred Harris’s outlook on life,” Because of the many ways God has blessed me, I have a desire to pass it on to others by serving in my church and in my community.”

After homeschooling her children, Mildred worked for the City of Durham until 2010. She then set out to find the perfect volunteer niche in Carrboro and to become physically fit.

RSVP-Senior Education Corps (SEC) helped her find the Carrboro Elementary School Media Center which needed assistance and where she is never bored. There is a new “Honey Do” lest every week. “I feel that I am serving the librarians, teachers and the children by working efficiently… they can all then readily access the resources they need.” She says that using her skills working with the books helps sharpen her mind. “I find that I can think with greater clarity on the weeks that I volunteer in the media center.”

Her goal to stay physically fit has been accomplished by literally walking the streets. She (along with a friend) are walking every street in Carrboro, end to end, and in keeping with the prayer groups for cities prays all along the way for the neighborhoods, businesses, schools and more. Through her walks she has grown to love the town even more. This busy lady found time to help. Can you find an hour in your schedule? If so, call 919-245-4241.

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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR & OPPORTUNITIES

"Cheers for Volunteers Fundraiser" a Success

Available through the RSVP Volunteer Program in partnership with local agencies. Call 919-245-4241. For more listings and details on these listings, please visit www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP • Current Volunteers: Remember to turn in your hours to RSVP by the 10th of the month following service • May 22 RSVP Annual Volunteer Rock n’ Roll Recognition Event by invitation • Work from home entering survey data or making reassuring phone calls to clients • Take turns watering flowers at a senior center garden or adopt a flower garden plot • Front desk volunteers to help Cooperative Extension Service or a senior center • Work with students and horses in class to give riders the benefits of riding

come tax assistance program to assist with taxes • Read stories to kindergarteners, help in classrooms, tutor students during or after school-start in July • Tutor math students at the community college in Hillsborough math and English language skills • Become an ESL instructor to teach English to small groups of non-English speakers

• Teach or assist with computer classes for older adults

it a place for them to re-group, listen

ily Room at UNC Hospital. Help make with compassion, interact with siblings so parents can relax. Mon or Thurs mornings or Wednesday evening

Needed! Friend to Friend Volunteers! Please consider spending one hour a week with an older adult who lives alone and would enjoy receiving a visitor at home, or getting out for a brief outing, or help with light errands. If interested, please contact the RSVP office at 919-2454241.

Bilingual (Chinese/English) Volunteers Needed at the Seymour Center The Seymour Center is looking for volunteers who can help translate information to and from our growing group of Chinese-only speaking seniors. Any amount of help will be appreciated! We need volunteers to translate important announcements posted at the Senior Center, to visit with attendees to help answer their resource questions and to interpret their concerns to the Aging Transitions staff. If you are bilingual and interested in spending some time with Chinesespeaking seniors at the Seymour Center, please call the Aging Transitions Help-line at 919-968-2087.

Bruegger's Food Lion Glasshalfull Harpist Ericka Patillo Harris Teeter

• Serve as a host to welcome parents of hospitalized children to the Fam-

• Get involved with the VITA free in-

American Party Rentals The ARC of Orange County

• Help adults improve their reading,

• Help those in despair - staff a crisis hotline

• Advocate for current and new senior center programs and services

Thanks to our local community for supporting this event hosted by the RSVP Advisory Council. This Evening of Champagne and Wine Tasting was held at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill as a fundraiser in support of the 2013 RSVP 55+ Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Thanks to these local businesses for their support:

J and S Photography Mediterranean Deli Bakery and Catering Prasad's Pure Vegetarian Pleasure Queen of Sheba Shepherd Catering More than 350 RSVP senior volunteers contribute in excess of 45,000 service hours, assisting local nonprofit agencies each year. The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program recruits and refers people at least 55 years old to volunteer at local nonprofits. The volunteers are matched with opportunities based on their interests, skills and abilities.

WELCOME, NEW RSVP VOLUNTEERS

John Baldwin, Mario Battigelli, Joanne Bechard, Nancy Cable, Janine Clay, Jo Coe, Cynthia Drysdale, Margaret Duffy, Joy Falk, Beth Friedman, Suzanne Haff, Karen Jermyn, Margaret Klein, Wanda Mullins, Patricia Ann Phillips and Vickie Webb.

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Senior Times Pick-Up Locations Pick up your Senior Times at one of these locations or watch for it in the Herald Sun newspaper the 2nd Sat of the month when the quarterly Senior Times is published. For the most current pick up locations, go to www.orangecountync. gov/aging/PickUpLocations.asp. Durham: Panera Bread -15/501

WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Arts Center, Carolina House, Carolina Springs, Carol Woods, Carrboro Public Library, Carrboro Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center–Main St. Carrboro, Covenant Place, Dr. Allan Maltbie- UNC Medicine, Eubanks Rd. Park & Ride, First Baptist Manley Estates, Hatfield Berang Hearing Center, Mama Dip’s, Meadowmont – Café Carolina and the Cedars, Seymour Center, Tony Hall & Associates, UNC Health Care-HWY 54, University Mall-Cameron’s & Service Desk, Weaver Street Market. Outdoor Racks: Tyler’s Restaurant, Carrboro – Corner of S. Greensboro and Main Streets, Flyleaf Books, Hargraves Recreation Center, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North & University Mall), Kinetix Health Club, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS) on Homestead Rd, Park & Ride Lot Old Fayetteville Rd, Seymour Center outside, Trading Post Market & Grill-New HWY 86, UNC Ambulatory Care Center (Mason Farm Rd), Hillsborough: Balloons Above Orange, Brookshire Nursing Home, Cardinal State Bank, Carillon Senior Living, Carolina Vision, Central Orange Senior Center, Chamber of Commerce, Dentist Dr Sam Chang (N Churton St), Dentist Dr Berry Holly (Meadowlands), Duke Family Practice, Durham Tech-OC campus student break room, Hillsborough Medical Clinic-Corbin St, Hillsborough Pharmacy (Daniel Boone Village), OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission) Meals on Wheels and Thrift Shop, Orange County Government (West Campus on Margaret Lane), Orange County Health Dept, Orange County Library, Orange County Manager’s Office lobby, Orange County School Board, Service Department (New Hwy 86), State Employees’ Credit Union (both locations), Town of Hillsborough Mayor’s office, UNC Family Medicine (Old Hwy 86), Weaver St Market. Outdoor Racks: Bojangles, Central Orange Senior Center, Cup-AJoe, newsstand corner downtown, Daniel Boone Village news racks, Durham Tech Park & Ride lot, Eno Haven Apts., Farm & Garden HWY 86N, Handy Andy’s (Caldwell), HWY 70 BBQ, Lloyd’s Citgo, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS), Randy’s Citgo, Red & White Convenience Store (Efland), Triangle SportsPlex Person County: 501BP Gas Station

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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 919-2452008 for transportation. The minimum class size is 2, and the maximum is 20 participants. Check the individual classes for specific information. All the programs are FREE. For more information on these and other Wellness programs contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270. Notice: To provide presentations on different topics, the Wellness Program hosts a variety of professionals. This does not mean an endorsement of providers, services, or method of treatment. Staying Fit to Drive - Jenny Womack MA MS OTR/L FAOTA Associate Professor - Div of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy UNC-CH Driving is a complex task that requires that the conditions of the roadway, your vehicle and YOU are all maintained for best performance. This session will address the personal factors most related to fitness to drive, as well as the ways you can keep up with driving fitness by paying attention to your vision, your physical function and your cognitive abilities. Seymour Center Wed, Jun 5 (352352-04) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 12 (252252-06) 11 – 11:45 am 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

Healthy Eating on a Budget Charmaine S Fuller Cooper, MPA and Director, Community and MultiCultural Health Initiatives - American Heart Association For older adults living on a fixed income, eating well on a budget can be challenging. Come listen to suggestions to help ensure that you get the nutrition you need without going over your grocery budgets. Seymour Center Wed, Jul 3 (352352-05) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Jul 17 (252252-07) 11 - 11:45 am Proper Care for Caregivers Alvonia W. Baldwin, Director Florence G. Soltys Adult Day Health Program Caregivers may experience periods of stress, anxiety, depression, and frustration. Physical health can also be greatly affected as a caregiver. To be a good caregiver, you must be good to yourself. Come learn some simple techniques to care for yourself. Seymour Center Wed, Aug 7 (352352-06) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Aug 21 (252252-08) 11 – 11:45 am

care plan to manage your diabetes. A physician’s referral is needed to enroll in the program. For more information, please call 919-245-2381. Fee: Medicare (no copay), Medicaid ($3 copay) and some private insurance will pay for this program. If not, there is a sliding scale fee based on income. Southern Human Services, Center, Chapel Hill; Whitted Services Center, Hillsborough Thurs, Jun 13, 20; Jul 11, 18; Aug 8, 15 12:30 – 5 pm

June - August 2013 Glucose and Cholesterol Screening Call a senior center to make an appointment. Screenings will be provided by trained professionals from UNC Cardiology. Fasting before the test helps achieve more accurate results, but is not a requirement. If you need transportation, and live within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro city limits, call E-Z rider, at 919- 968-2772. If you live in the county, call Orange Public Transportation (OPT) at 919- 245-2008 and ask for the medical transportation. Program size - minimum 12, maximum 72. Provided by UNC Cardiology Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 27 (352511-01) 9 am – 12 noon

Hearing Aids - FREE and other Equipment NC Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Join Kay Satterwhite, Hard of Hearing Services Specialist and learn about the many programs and equipment available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Individuals may be eligible for a hearing aid, amplified telephones, and weather radios through the agency’s Equipment Distribution Services. Please register by Jul 5. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 11 (233018-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Living Healthy and Green: Inside and Out Maureen Dunn, Naturopathic Doctor Discover five local medicinal herbs and how to green your home! Dr Dunn will discuss five herbs, their medicinal properties, a multitude of ways to use them and how to grow them in your yard or planter-box. In addition, she will discuss environmentally friendly housecleaning products for your home and hazards of common household products. Central Orange SC (232000-01) Thurs, Jun 20 11 am Seymour Center (352352-06) Thurs, Jun 27 11 am Plant Based Cooking Class Explore basic and advanced cooking techniques to make meals faster, and highlight vegan- friendly desserts, raw foods, tofu, and whole meal recipes. There will be foods to taste, recipes, and a nutritional breakdown at the class. Instructor: Kimberly Campbell Fee: $7 Seymour Center Tues, Jul 16 (312016 -04) 2 – 4 pm

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WELLNESS CLASSES Program registrations are necessary: Program participants should bi-annually complete, or update, their registration forms which are available at the senior centers’ front desks. Fees for classes may be mailed or brought to the appropriate center. Credit cards, cash or checks made payable to Orange County Department on Aging, are acceptable. Registration is necessary for 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 Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator at 919-245-4270 for more information. All participant information is kept confidential.

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University Mall Walking Program Mall opens for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * June 18 - Know the 10 Signs Early Detection Matters – Memory Loss and Dementia Tori Williams Reid, PhD Owner/Agency Director of Right at Home will provide a greater understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia. The goal is to encourage early detection, early diagnosis and early intervention by providing information about Alzheimer’s disease coupled with video accounts from families living with the disease.

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

July 16 Dizziness and Vertigo from a Physical Therapy Perspective While lots of things can contribute to “dizziness,” some forms can be addressed and successfully treated. We will discuss which types of dizziness can be addressed by physical therapy and a brief look into the treatments. Come to learn more with Susan Gisler, PT, DPT of the UNC Rehabilitation Center.

Aerobics – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program This class offers participants the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252001-1) 10 – 10:50 am

August 20 - Smooth Care Transitions The UNCTransitions of CareTeam Beth McKenzie, RN, CM, Stephanie Stout, PharmD, and Brenda McCall, RN, BSN, CM will present an overview of our Inpatient Transitions of UNC’s Care Program. The team assesses complex patients while they are in the hospital. If patients meet criteria and accept the program, they provide services to patients and caregivers on discharge back to the community in a variety of settings including: home, nursing and assisted living facilities. UNC’s goal is to maximize coordination of care back to the community and maintain them safely in the location of their choice.

Ageless Grace This class for anti-aging consists of 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease, and can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. The movement sequences focus on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. All exercises are designed to be practiced in a chair and consist of natural movements. Each of the 21 tools focuses on different anti-aging techniques joint mobility, spinal flexibility, cognitive function, systemic stimulation, balance and confidence. Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Salli Benedict, Ageless Grace certified instructor, 919-9298621 and 919-218-6660 (cell) Fee: FREE, but registration preferred Central Orange SC Wednesdays (252013-01) 11:15 am – 12 noon

8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises - Mall Center Court 8:20 am – Breakfast served in The Weathervane at Southern Season 8:45 am – Educational Session DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED EACH MONTH – CALL 919-968-2070 on, or after, the 3rd Wednesday of the month Program supported with funding from: UNC HEALTHCARE Program sponsored by: Chapel Hill Police Department’s Cop Shop at University Mall Orange County Department on Aging University Mall For more information, contact: Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator 919-245-4270

WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Page 16 Gentle Joy of Yoga If you are new to yoga, let us assure you that whatever your age or physical condition, the practice of yoga with stretching and strengthening exercises and the breathing and relaxation techniques can help you improve the quality of your life and health. Class begins with a seated total body warm-up and proceeds to Sun Salutations, shoulder and hip openers, side lunges and twists. Then we stand up behind the chair to do various poses such as Downward and Upward Facing Dog, Side angle, Warrior poses, balance poses and Miracle Yoga. Class ends back in the chair with a visual meditation and relaxation Quieting the mind and body for a few minutes at a time is a restorative practice which encourages healing. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise because its movements are smooth and adaptable offering an opportunity to gain strength and flexibility in your spine and joints. There will always be modifications so you work at the level best suited for a joyful experience. Joy has been practicing yoga over 20 years and received her Yoga Teacher Certification in May 2011. She is a retired teacher who still enjoys teaching and is passionate about yoga and would love to share its many benefits with you. Instructor: Joy Gornto, RYT Fee: $6/class Central Orange SC Mon (252012-06, 07, 08) 10 – 10:50 am Thurs (252012-06, 07, 08) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Tues (352023-02) 1 – 1:50 pm Inspired Movement Never exercised before? This class is great for beginners! It’s designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. The class is an excellent way to improve joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. Class offers the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon. Fee: FREE

Senior Times Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352008) 10 – 10:50 am or Tues & Thurs (352008) 2:15 – 3:05 pm NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) NIA is the latest fusion in mindbody wellness. Joyful and exhilarating practice combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It provides a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Class minimum 6, maximum 25. Instructor: Marty Broda, certified NIA instructor. Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Seymour Center Wednesdays (352016-04, 05, 06) 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 (352010-23, 24, 25) 2:15 – 3:05 pm Thursdays (352010-29, 30, 31) 3:20 – 4:20 pm

Qigong (Energy Work) for Health and Well-being Come join us in exploring the healing and restorative effects of qigong. Qigong is done matching movement with the breath. Qigong is said to enhance flexibility and strength, improve balance and health, and promote longevity and awareness of the breath. It is a fundamental exercise for T’ai Chi. Beginner class. Nina Maier, 919-732-2722, experienced T’ai Chi instructor Fee: $8/class – (drop-ins welcome) Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 3 - 24 (252015-06) 7 – 8 pm Mon, Jul 1 - 29 (252015-07) 7 – 8 pm Mon, Aug 5-26 (252015-08) 7 – 8 pm Salli’s Senior Workout When was the last time you enjoyed exercising? Join this fantastic and fun fitness class, taught to Chapel Hill seniors since 1986. The music is great, the people are great, and it’s good for you, too! Your flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and coordination will all increase. The class incorporates movements from yoga, physical therapy and dance, and is done in chairs or standing. Not only will you be glad you came, but you’ll leave smiling! Class minimum 4, maximum 25. Instructor: Salli Benedict, MPH, certified fitness instructor and health educator 919-929-8621 and 919-218-6660 (cell). Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/class Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am Salli’s Senior Yoga Whether you are new to yoga, or looking for a more gentle yoga class, Salli’s Senior Yoga will give you the many benefits of yoga without getting on the floor. Classic yoga poses are adapted for chair and standing. Set to serene music, you will move gently through yoga poses to improve your spine and joint flexibility, strength, balance, and breathing. Instructor has been teaching senior fitness in the Chapel Hill community for over 25 years, and practicing yoga for most of her life. She is a health educator, author and lecturer, certified fitness instructor, and specialized senior yoga instructor. She brings her

June - August 2013 joy of movement, sense of humor, gentle guidance, and commitment to fitness to every class she teaches. Instructor: Salli Benedict Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Thursdays, (352030-04, 05, 06) 1 – 1:50 pm Sit to be Fit Class is designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance, and is excellent for improving joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. While seated, you gain knowledge of beneficial movements that can be applied daily at home. Learn healthy hints to keep you independent and striving toward 100 years of age! Walk-ins welcome, class minimum 4, maximum 18. Instructor: Video at 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 Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Practice Sessions Come practice this simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. This will be a practice of the following techniques - Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Practice sessions monthly are free, and if dates change you would be notified by email or phone to confirm the date. If you have not come before or are new to the area, or if you have a question, please call Martha, 919-933-2899. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: Donations Seymour Center Thurs: Jun 13; Jul 18; Aug 22 (352020) 10 am – 12 noon Thurs: Jun 13; Jul 18; Aug 22 (352020) 6 – 8 pm

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SENIOR CENTER

FITNESS STUDIO- SEYMOUR CENTER

SportsPlex Membership

Department on Aging - Wellness Program

The fitness studio in the Seymour Center is 624 sq ft of space nestled inside the state of the art 25,000 sq ft Center. The fitness studio, with exercise machines, helps users increase their endurance, maintain balance and build strength. The fitness area’s exercise machines were donated by UNC Health Care. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join.

Membership Process All members will be required to: 1) Complete a physical function screen every two years, and prior to initial use; 2) Complete a separate equipment orientation session; and 3) Pay membership dues, or qualify for a scholarship. Appointments for a physical function screen and a new member orientation may be made by calling the Seymour Center’s front desk at 919-968-2070.

Department on Aging - Wellness Program

A special Membership fee is being offered exclusively to members joining through the Senior Center. It includes Fitness and Cardio Centers, Group Exercise Classes (land and water) offered at the SportsPlex facility and Aquatics Center. The SportsPlex is a SilverSneakers facility. (To qualify, you must be a Medicare-eligible member of a health plan that offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program.) More than 40 Medicare health plans offer the program as a benefit to members across the nation. Individuals should check with their insurance providers for availability/eligibility. This fitness program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join.

Membership Process All members will be required to: 1) Complete a physical function screen every two years, and before initial use;

Fee Structure To have the fitness studio be self-supporting by covering the staff who assist users and the studio’s regular maintenance, a nominal fee has been adopted by Orange County. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes. Membership Fees Annual Rate: Bi-Annual Rate: Quarterly Rate: Monthly Rate:

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

Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the required bi-annual physical function screen, may join at the following rates: Individual : $28 – month $250 – annual Couple : $35 – month $375 – annual Scholarships will be granted, case-by-case, based on the federal poverty guidelines beginning with $10,400 for a single member household. Scholarship inquiries are confidential and should be directed to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Personal Trainer Staff Hours Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm Mon, 8 - 11:30 am, 1:30-4:30 pm-varied/month Tues & Thurs: 8 am – 8:30 pm Tues & Thurs*: 8 am - 1 pm Saturdays: 8 am – 1:30 pm Fri: 1:30 - 3:30 pm - varied Saturdays - varied/month/month During peak times of use, machines will be limited to 30 minutes each. *10 am - 12 noon Tues/ Thurs, no personal trainer on duty. Personal Trainer Appointments All Fitness Room Members are permitted 1 FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session, annually, in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton, BS/ACE certified Persoanl Trainer. Additional one-on-one or balance-training sessions with Nancy are available for $25 per 1-hour session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center’s front desk.

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2) Receive a voucher for membership to join the SportsPlex; 3) Enroll and pay special membership rates available only through the Senior Center membership, or qualify for a scholarship; and

4) Complete a separate equipment orientation session with the SportsPlex Staff. Appointments for a physical function screen may be made by calling the front desk at 919-245-2015.

Fee Structure To optimize the SportsPlex offerings and to encourage as many participants as possible, Orange County has a special fee. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes. Membership Fees Annual Rate: Payable in Full by:

Individuals Couple $300 (one lump sum) $420 Cash, Check, Credit Card, or monthly $25 drafts for individuals and $35 drafts for couples.

The $49 new membership fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and payment of the membership fee. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the bi-annual required physical function screen, may join the SportsPlex at the following rates: Individual: $35.99 – monthly $431.88 – annually Couple:

$49.99 – monthly $599.88 – annually

Scholarships are available. Direct requests to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Mon - Sat: 5:30 am – 10 pm • Mon - Sat: Pool closes at 9 pm • Sundays: 12 noon – 7 pm Personal Trainer Appointments Schedule an appointment directly with SportsPlex approved trainers at 919-644-0339.

Page 18 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, (352021-12, 14, 15) 10:40 – 11:35 am

WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

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 (352000-12, 13, 14) 9:40 – 10:30 am Strength Training and Movement Balance training, strength training, stretching, and abdominal strengthening exercises. The program’s goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, and total well-being. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352006-14, 15, 16) 8:20 – 9:20 am Strong and Steady Designed to strengthen your whole body, improve posture and balance in a friendly atmosphere. Strengthening exercises are vital to help maintain good bone health and reduce the incidence of falling. Class offers the use of ankle and hand weights, and thera bands. It can be done sitting or standing. Class minimum 5, maximum 20. Instructor: Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS (Geriatric Clinical Specialist). Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/class

Senior Times Central Orange SC Tues & Thurs 10 – 10:55 am

(252007-01)

T’ai Chi – Beginning T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese art, based on natural laws, teaches relaxation, erases tension, and boosts energy. It works for all, regardless of age. Regards the art as walking into your inscape, a dance of circles, and a superior form of “moving meditation.” An added bonus: Tai Chi may add to your sense of emotional well-being. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructors: Bill Meyers Fee: $56/ 7 week session Seymour Center Session I: Wed, Jun 5 –Jul 17 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session II: Thurs, Jun 6 – Jul 18 7- 8:15 pm Session III: Wed, Jul 31 – Sept 11 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session IV: Thurs, Aug 1 – Sept 12 7- 8:15 pm T’ai Chi – Beginning Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress; improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-7322722. Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 3 - 24 (252008-06) 6 – 6:50 pm Mon, Jul 8 - 29 (252008-07) 6 – 6:50 pm Mon, Aug 5 - 26 (252008-08) 6 – 6 :50 pm Tone and Balance - T & B A total body workout of gentle exercises designed to maintain flexibility and balance by stretching muscles and exercising joints. Class minimum 5, maximum 18. Instructors: Becci Ritter and Maret Garard Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352025) 10:30 – 11:20 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 the list. Group leader needed. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (250000) 10 – 11 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (350000) 8:30 – 9:30 am Yoga This gentle physical form of Yoga has an emphasis on flexibility and movement, as well as breathing. Research shows that Yoga is excellent for good bone health as well. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure a place in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Barbara Lang Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-12, 13, 14) 1 – 1:50 pm

WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Blood Pressure Monitoring A volunteer RN or LPN is on-site to take blood pressures. RSVP provides the volunteers. Free automated blood pressure machines are available at both Senior Cen-

June - August 2013

ters. These machines are provided by the Orange County Wellness Program. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (352505) 9:30 – 11:30 am Central Orange SC Thursdays (252501-1) 9:30 – 11:30 am

Chair Massage Dede Banks is nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults, and can focus on problematic areas. Call 919-9682070 for appointment. Fee: $10/15 minutes. Gift certificates available. Seymour Center 1st Thurs: Jun 6; Aug 1 (352502) 9:30 am – 1 pm

Esthetic /Natural Skin Care Spa Receive a facial with Massage by Getty Nejad, Licensed Esthetician & Registered Nurse. Call a Senior Center to schedule your 30-min appointment. Please note the “no- show” policy. Fee: $25 Central Orange SC (252512) 1st Fri, Jun 7; Jul 5; Aug 2 2- 4 pm Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Fri, Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 (352503) 2- 4 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 919-245-2008. 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 12, 26 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Jul 10, 24 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Aug 14, 28 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 5th Wed, Jul 31 (25202-01) 9 am – 3 pm

June - August 2013 Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed, Jun 5, 19 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Jul 3, 17 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed; Aug 7, 21 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd Wed, Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 14 (352508) 9 am – 1 pm Medication Management Do you have questions about your medications? Do you want to know more about Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage? Subsidies? Get answers to these and other questions about medications from a pharmacist in your own home, at the Seymour Center, or the Central Orange Senior Center. Please call Yvette Hall at the UNC Center for Aging and Health at 919843-4096. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Seymour Center Nutrition On-Site Counseling Do you have questions about the best foods to keep you healthy? Lower your cholesterol? Increase your strength? If you are interested in more information about Older Adult Nutrition, you can visit the UNC blog – 3 Square Meals at: http://3squaremealsblog.wordpress.com/ If you are interested in meeting with a registered dietitian/certified nutritionist at the Seymour Center, Susan Wyler, MPH, RD, LDN, is available on the 1st Tuesday per month. Call the front desk to schedule your appointment at 919-968-2070. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st Thurs, Jun 6; Aug 1 (353519) 10:30 am – 12 pm Personal Trainer Services This service is available to all Seymour Center Fitness Room Members. Each member is permitted one annual FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton B.S. /ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Nancy also specializes with 1 on 1 balance training. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1 hr 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) 1 - 4 pm Wednesdays (353595) 1– 4 pm Tues & Thurs (353595) 8 am – 1:30 pm

Senior Times Fri – dates vary/month (353595) 1 – 4 pm Sat – dates vary /month (353595) Call for times Physical Function Screen THIS FREE ASSESSMENT FOR ANYONE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE BEFORE THE INITIAL USE OF THE FITNESS STUDIO, AND BIANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, AND TO GET THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER’S SPORTSPLEX MEMBERSHIP RATE. Participants receive recommendations for individual improvements. Do you want to know how you can improve your strength, balance and agility over time, or how your fitness levels compare with others your age? A physical therapist will give you a written 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 Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. This service is provided in part by the UNC Program on Physical Therapy in the Schools of Allied Health, a division of the UNC School of Medicine. Call 919-968-2070 for the Seymour Center, and 919-245-2015 for the Central Orange SC for an appointment and to receive your forms. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 14, 21; Jul 12, 19; Aug 9, 16 (252503) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Jun 7; Jul 5; Aug 2 (352506) 9 am – 4 pm Reflexology Reflexology is the application of pressure stretch and movement to the hands and feet. It is designed to effect corresponding parts of the body. It is used primarily for relaxing tension, improved body circulation, revitalizes energy and to promote better health and wellbeing. 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

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 919-967-2215, a Reiki practitioner for 25 years or email: lorrainelewis@earthlink.net. For the Central Orange SC, contact Sallie McDevitt at 919-383-3634, a Reiki practitioner for 11 years, or email: sallie.reiki@gmail.com. Call the Seymour Center at 919- 9682070, or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: Seymour Center: $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs Central Orange SC: $10/15 min, $25/30 min, $35/45 min, $55/1 hr *Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Central Orange SC Mondays (252506) 2: 30 – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 2nd Wed, Tues & Thurs (352564) 12 noon – 5 pm Telehealth Monitoring Would you like to be able to track your blood pressure, weight and pulse on a weekly basis without having to write anything? You can by participating in this program, a free computer-monitoring health care system. Participating clients will be screened for risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The screening includes answering health questions and obtaining blood pressure, pulse, and weight. Clients are eligible to participate in the kioskmonitoring program, which will be a self-management program. The Telehealth monitor is made possible by the Carol Woods’ Community Connections project funded by Duke Endowment. Contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270, to schedule your initial appointment. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm

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Therapeutic Massage Dede Banks is a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #2009. She has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas, or get a total body massage. Call 919-968-2070 for appointment. Fees: $50/50 minutes; $55/1 hour; $65/ 1.5 hours. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center (352512) Tues & Thurs 9 am - 2 pm

Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a certified 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 week day appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center Mondays (352515) 9 am – 2 pm Tues & Thurs evenings (352521) Appointments only

Therapeutic Massage Toni Shaw is certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults. She can focus on problematic areas, or give a total body massage. It’s your choice! Call 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: $10/15 minutes; $25/30 minutes; $35/45 minutes; and $55/1 hour. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Central Orange SC Mondays (252509) 9 am – 2 pm

Trager – Gentle Body Therapy Lorraine Lewis, certified Trager Practitioner, provides one-on-one sessions based on work done by Dr Milton Trager. You will experience greater ease, comfort, joy, mobility (it helps to “oil” the joints), balance and peaceful relaxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (352514) Appointments only Note: “No-Show” Policy for Esthetic, 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.

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Senior Times

Seymour Technology Center Computer Classes Fall Session REGISTER at - The Seymour Center – 919-968-2070

SEYMOUR TECHNOLOGY CENTER

If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Mike Gilliom – 919-636-0993 To check our class schedule, enroll, or sign up for our announcements, go to our web site: www.seymourtechcenter.org GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: You must own an IBM-compatible Personal Computer with Windows XP or higher operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Supplies: Students will need to purchase, and bring to class, a USB Flash drive with a GB of free space. For Computer Fundamentals, a 4 or 8 Gig drive is more than enough. Go to an office supply or big box store and buy their cheapest drive. Curriculum: In 3 monthly sessions, courses range from basics to more advanced topics and are tailored to seniors age 50 and above. Schedule: Full courses run 12 16 hrs, with 2 two-hour classes a week for 3 - 4 weeks. Workshops and Seminars vary. See the table that follows. Instruction: Classes enroll a maximum of 9 students, each with a computer and a comprehensive student guide. Experienced teachers, one for every 3 students, provide generous individual attention. You should plan to practice on a computer at home, about 1 hour for each hour in class.

Classes for the Vision Impaired: The Seymour Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be offering courses tailored to individuals with vision impairments that range from moderate to severe. In particular, we plan to offer the Computer Fundamentals course utilizing the screen reading program JAWS, enabling full use of the PC without reliance upon a mouse or a monitor. Beyond the PC, mobile technology is also becoming accessible to those with limited or no sight. Both the iPad and the iPhone have auditory capabilities making much of their capability usable via speech and hearing (for example, the sending and receiving of email). If you, or anyone you know, are interested, please contact Tim Miles at 919-969–3032 (x228), or ocdisabilityawareness@gmail. com for further information. •

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Fall COURSES Computer Fundamentals using Windows 8 gives the beginner, or person with limited experience, the basic concepts, skills and tools such as: terminology, using the mouse proficiently, and mastery of the keyboard. You also receive a general grounding in word processing and a brief introduction to the Internet, web browsing, and e-mail. Class fee: $25. Computer Maintenance Workshop In this 4-hour workshop, you will learn that routine maintenance of your personal computer is vital in keeping your system running smoothly and efficiently. Problems ranging from “not shutting down” to “screen freezes” are more than likely a result of poor maintenance. The objective of this workshop is to make you aware of what things you should be doing on a regular basis to maintain your computer’s security and improve its overall performance and efficiency. Class fee $15. Computer Security & Backup: Protect Yourself - Free Seminar – US online shoppers number over 100 million. In this free seminar you will learn some of the basic ways to protect yourself in this fast-paced online

world. Of course, in spite of our best efforts, things can go wrong. You need to have good computer security software and a backup method in place for your computer files. We will teach you how to install Microsoft Security Essentials and give you some easy-todo computer backup alternatives. Free Seminar Converting to Gmail – This workshop will lead you through converting from your old email address to Gmail. Many students will do the entire conversion in the workshop, because Google has written conversion tools that make things easy! Prerequisites: Let the instructor know ahead of time which old email system you are using, so he can be ready when you arrive. Send Mike Gilliom a note with your old email address to mgilliom@gmail.com. Also bring to class your old email address and account password. We will use these as part of the conversion to Gmail. And, if you don’t yet have a Gmail account, go to google.com and get one– and bring this address and password, too. Class Fee: $15 Everything Google Workshop - Google offers lots of free, web-based programs along with free space for storing the files we create or upload. In this workshop, we will examine several of Google’s free programs, including Documents, Spreadsheets, Photos and Videos (Picasa), Calendar, YouTube, Maps, Google Earth, Blogs, Groups, Drive and Books. You will learn how these programs are used to collaborate on projects and to share your creativity with family and friends. Class Fee $15. Exploring Windows 7 - This eight-session course will introduce the student to Microsoft’s Windows 7 Operating System. The student will be introduced to the basics of the Windows 7 desktop, Task Bar, the Start menu, how to find and launch a program and use the Help features. The student will learn the basics of file management using the new Windows Explorer, as well as system maintenance and backup tools built into the Windows 7 Operating System. Prerequisites: Student should be familiar with using a mouse and have some confidence using a computer. Class fee: $25.

June - August 2013 File Management Workshop This workshop will help you become more self-sufficient in managing the information you choose to save on your Personal Computer. It guides you through practice exercises that use features of the operating system designed to create and organize “folders” that hold the information you produce or obtain from other sources. This will help you get started reorganizing your personal files and folders so that they are easier to locate and access. The skills practiced in this workshop are applicable to every task you perform on your computer. Class fee: $15. Handheld Devices – A representative from Best Buy will introduce you to the latest smart phones and tablets. You’ll hear about features, apps (free and fee) and prices. Free Seminar Introduction to Ancestry. com Workshop - We will cover the fundamentals of beginning to create your family genealogy using Ancestry.com. We will go through some actual examples, such as using the US Census, birth, marriage, and death records to tie them to your own family history. Workshop fee: $15 Introduction to Digital Photography and Picasa is a hands-on course that introduces the student to digital photography. You will learn how to operate your camera, practice tips for taking good pictures, and import your digital photos from your camera onto the computer using Picasa. We’ll do some basic image editing, and then share photos using e-mailing and printing. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring your camera, with its battery charged, your camera manual, a flash drive with at least 2 GB of space, and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. See course Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos using Picasa for the description of the course that covers many more Picasa features. Class fee: $25. Introduction to Facebook Workshop – Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communication with

June - August 2013 friends and family. You will learn how to view and post your own photos, video, and messages. You will learn about posting on friends’ “Walls“, “Commenting” on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. Personal security recommendations are also covered. Class fee: $15 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Workshop - This workshop will introduce Microsoft Word 2010. You will learn how to use the ribbon. We will cover the creation of your first document. You’ll learn to move around in your document, using formatting marks, moving text by using Cut and Paste, and changing line spacing and alignment in Word 2010. Class fee: $15. Intro to Your Mac & OS X Workshop – This 2-hour workshop is for Mac owners and students who want to know more before buying their first Mac. We will introduce you to the variety of Macs available today and then look at many of the Mac’s basic features. We will examine the elements of the desktop, dock, and menu bar; the Finder and OS X folder structure; setting system preferences (settings for folders, hardware, internet, printer); setting up user accounts; and give you an overview of the key software on your Mac. Please note: Our classroom is set up only with PCs. Our instructor will be demonstrating and leading student exercises using a Mac laptop and classroom projector. Bring your own Mac laptop and do sample exercises along with the instructor. The instructor’s handout can guide Mac desktop users through these same exercises at home. When you enroll, send your email address to seymourtechcenter@gmail. com so you can talk ahead of time with the instructor about your current Mac and PC experience. Class fee $15 Intro to Windows 8 - Seminar Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8 including the standard apps (applications) and learners will get a great overview of how to navigate Windows 8. Free Seminar iPad/iTunes/iCloud Workshop This 2-session workshop will answer the questions: “How do I use the iPad and how does it relate to iTunes and iCloud”. You will be introduced to the standard applications as well as some highly recommended apps for the iPad. To learn iTunes and the art of importing your Music CDs and burning your own favorite playlist to CD you will use one of our classroom PCs or you can also bring your laptop to class. Class fee $15

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FALL COURSE SCHEDULE * COURSE SEPT OPEN HOUSE 9 am – 12 noon Exploring Windows 7 (8 days) Picasa Essentials: Org, Edit & Share Photos (8 days) Introduction to Facebook (W) (2 days) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (1 day) iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W) (2 days) Skype (1 day) (W) Converting to & Using Gmail (W) (1 day) Intro to Windows 8 Seminar (1 day) Pinterest Workshop (1 day) Introduction to Digital Photography and Picasa (8 days) Computer Fundamentals (8 days) Introduction to Ancestry.com (W) (2 days) Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 (W) (3 days) Everything Google (W) (1 day) Handheld Devices Seminar (1 day) Using Windows 8 (6 days) Introduction to Your Mac & OS (W) (1 day) Computer Maintenance (W) (2 days) File Management (W) (2 days) * Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.

OCT

= Available (W) = Workshop

September Session Open House (353004-02) Fri (Sept 6) Picasa Essentials: Org, Edit & Share Photos (359055-02) Mon/Wed (Sept 9 - Oct 2) Exploring Windows 7 (359054-02) Mon/Wed (Sept 9 - Oct 2) Intro to Facebook (W) (359008-02) Tues/Thurs (Sept 10 - 12) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (359035-01) Fri (Sept 13) iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W) (359050-04) Tues/Thurs (Sept 17 & 19) Skype (W) (359004-02) Thurs (Sept 19) Converting to Gmail (W) (359018-01) Fri (Sept 20) Intro to Windows 8 Seminar (359052-02) Thurs (Sept 26) Pinterest.com (W) (359036-02) Fri (Sept 27) October Session Intro to Digital Photography and Picasa (359032-01) Mon/Wed (Oct 7 - 30) Computer Fundamentals using Windows 8 (359000-07) Mon/Wed (Oct 7 - 30) Introduction to Ancestry.com (W) (359027-02) Tues/Thurs (Oct 8 & 10) Skype (W) (359004-03) Thurs (Oct 10) Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 (W) (359020-01) Tues/Thurs (Oct 15, 17, 22) Everything Google (W) (359006-03) Fri (Oct 18) Handheld Devices Seminar (359009-02) Fri (Oct 25) November Session Picasa Essentials: Org. Edit & Share Photos (359055-01) Mon/Wed (Nov 4 - Dec 4) Using Windows 8 (359052-03) Mon/Wed (Nov 4 - 20) Computer Fundamentals using Windows 8 (359000-08) Tues/Thurs (Nov 5 - Dec 5) iPad/iTunes iCloud (W) (359050-01) Tues/Thurs (Nov 5 & 7) Intro to MAC & OS X (W) (359033-02) Fri (Nov 8) Computer Maintenance (W) (359010-01) Tues/Thurs (Nov 12 & 14) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (359035-02) Fri (Nov 15) File Management (W) (359001-01) Tues/Thurs (Nov 19 & 21)

• • • • • • REGISTRATION FEES Course Fee: 16 hour classes - $25; workshops - $15. Payment – Credit card registration on-line at www.orangecountync.gov/aging or in person

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by credit card or by personal check payable to “OCDOA” (Orange County Dept. on Aging). Payment is due at time of registration. Without the continuing support of the Orange County Department on Aging and the Seymour Center, this program would not be possible.

SEYMOUR TECHNOLOGY CENTER

SUPPORT GROUPS

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Page 22 Open House - Join us as we introduce our volunteers, describe our plans for the Fall semester and help you sign up for your favorite class, workshop or seminar. Open House Picasa Essentials: Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos Using Picasa 3 - You will learn to install Picasa, the free PC program from Google, and organize, edit and share your digital photos. In class, you will download your photos from your camera to a computer. You will learn how to get all your photos organized into folders. Picasa’s editing features let you take out red eyes, improve color and contrast, crop for printing and add special effects and text. You will learn how to create slide shows and collages. You will create your own web albums, order prints online and share your photos with your friends. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring a flash drive with at least 2 GB of space for the first session. Later you will bring your camera with its battery charged and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. Class fee: $25. Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration ‘re-pin’ images to their own pinboards, or ‘like’ photos. Free Seminar 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 or video calls over the Internet using your computer’s web camera and microphone. Calls to other Skype computers are free, and calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype also supports instant messaging, file transfer, and videoconferencing. Skype has many millions of registered users. In this workshop we will start by helping you connect your own computer or tablet to the internet. Then we will explore Skype’s key features. If you bring your own laptop or tablet to class, you must have Skype already installed with

Senior Times a Skype account name and password already checked out. To set up a Skype account, go to www. skype.com, click the Download button, and follow the instructions for setting up Skype for your particular computer or tablet. Start times: If you’d like to bring your own device (laptop or tablet), come at 9 am and be ready to connect to our classroom internet network. Otherwise, come at 9:30 am and use our desktop computers. Skype instruction starts at 9:30 am. Class Fee $15

can be available for loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hours in advance. For reservations, call 919-968-2087. For more information about the group and caregiving in general, call Pam Tillett at 919-2454278. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues: Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center (352754) 3rd Thurs: Jun 20; Jul 18; Aug 15 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Using Windows 8 – Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8 including how to personalize their device, understand basic navigation of Windows 8, downloading apps they like, and will learn about using the cloud to their advantage. Class Fee $25

Hearing Loss Association of Chapel Hill Call Ruth Miller, 919-622-8467.

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 11; Jul 9; Aug 13 7 – 8:30 pm Caregivers’ Support Groups Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal. Reservations are not required and supervised activities

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Diseases Support Group Any person, or family member, with a Chronic Disease is welcome to join the group, and is also encouraged to participate in the 6-week “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” course taught quarterly at the Seymour Center. (See the Wellness – Special Events section for additional information) or call Dorothy Anderson, group leader, at 919-9331306. Seymour Center (352772) 1st Tues: Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 1 - 2 pm Low Vision Support Group For more info contact Carol Tickle at 919-643-2620. Seymour Center (352777) 1st Tues: Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 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, MSW, Orange County Department on Aging, at 919-245-4278. Seymour Center (352767) 2nd and 4th Fridays: Jun14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 10:30 am – 12 noon

June - August 2013 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Join other individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to share experiences and concerns, give and receive emotional support, learn more about MS and strategies for living and coping with this disease. For further information call: Barbara 919-9681530; Nancy 919-956-5849; or Alex 919-572-6336. Seymour Center (352752) Last Tues: Jun 25; Jul 30; Aug 24 6:30 – 8 pm NAMI Orange County Support Group The group is sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Orange County. It is a structured, interactive support group open to family members and friends of adults with a mental illness. To sign up for the group, or for more information, contact Kay Maltbie at 919-402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@ gmail.com. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www.NAMIOrange.org Seymour Center (357009) 2nd and 4th Tues: Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 13, 27 6:30 – 9 pm

Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support Group Join family and friends who care for people with Parkinson’s disease in this support group. Share your experiences and learn new skills. Facilitated by UNC-CH Dept of Neurology. For information, contact: Jessica L. Katz, MSW, P-LCSW Center Coordinator& Clinical Social Worker, 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 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 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 lunch

June - August 2013 tickets at the center beginning at 11 am. They are given on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed for the group. Seymour Center (352879) 1st Tues1:30 - 3 pm Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 Central Orange SC (255004-1) 4th Wed: Jun 26; Jul 24; Aug 28 11 am – 12 noon Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Addition There is a new addition to the regularly held Chapel Hill Parkinson’s Support Group! The format is: care-partners meet 12:30 - 1:30 pm, and the full group meets 1:30 - 3 pm every 1st Tues of the month at the Seymour Center. Every other month, people with Parkinson’s will meet WHILE the care-partners meet, but separately, at the white table in the small alcove outside the Dogwood room. Please visit: www.chapelhillparkinsons. weebly.com for updates. For questions, contact the support group leader, Jessica Katz, at 919- 8431657 or jkatz@neurology.unc.edu. Seymour Center Jul 9 1:30 – 3 pm (No meeting in Jun and Aug) 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 15 11:30 am – 1:30 pm NEW!! Quarterly Deep Brain Stimulation Education/Support Group UNC Movement Disorders Center will be hosting an education and support group for Deep Brain Stimulation. This group will be offered on a quarterly basis. Snacks will be provided – yum! Anyone who has had DBS, and their families, are welcome to join us. Due to limited room capacity, please pre-register by contacting Jessica Katz, UNC Center Coordinator and Clinical Social Worker, at 919843-1657 or jkatz@neurology.unc.edu. Seymour Center TBA – contact Jessica Katz 2 – 3 pm

Senior Times Stroke Support Group Contact Kelly O’Brien at 919-9662029 UNC Wellness Center @ Meadowmont 2nd Wed: Jun 12; Jul 10; Aug 14 1 pm Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited Contact Maura English Silverman, MS, CCC/SLP, Founder and Senior Advisor for the support group by calling 919-800-8047 or visiting the web site at www.asphasiaproject.org Seymour Center (352753) Tues 12:30 -1:30 pm

ART CLASSES Artists Together: Open Art Studio Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artists to drop in for extra time to work on specific projects, to encourage mastery of skills and to have social interaction with other artists. The studio is open to artists of all media types. Newcomers are welcome. You will need to bring your own supplies. No formal instruction. Seymour Center Tuesdays and Thursdays (357061) 9 - 11 am Chinese Brush Painting The focus will be on techniques to paint flowers, animals, birds, landscapes or other areas of interest. Classes are for all levels of art experience as the students will receive individualized instruction. Please bring the following supplies: a pad of newsprint, small bottle of black ink, set of water colors, an ink stone or small dish for the ink, a plastic container for water, 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 Session I: (354007-09) Tues, May 7 – Jun 4 2 – 3:30 pm Tues, Jun 11 – Jun 25 (Note time change) 3:15 – 4:45 pm Session II: (354007-01) Tues, Jul 9 – Aug 27 3:15 – 4:45 pm

Mixed Media Art New! In this mixed media creative class students will explore a variety of techniques and materials, which may include: carving your own rubber stamp for printing; stenciling; matte mediums; pen and ink; assorted specialty papers and paints. Possible projects include an art book; a journal; artist trading cards; greeting cards and canvas work. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $40 (Includes all materials and supplies) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 3 - 24 (244013-06) 6 – 8 pm Session II: Mon, Jul 1 - 22 (244013-07) 6 – 8 pm Session III: Mon, Jul 29 – Aug 19 (244013-08) 6 – 8 pm Oil Painting – Beginning Class is a general introduction to art history, including styles/schools of classical, realism, impressionism, expressionism, modern and contemporary. Students will discuss how to stretch a canvas. Class will begin with still life sketching followed by learning to paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits. Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, and musician Fee: $60 per session (6 weeks) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon or Wed, May 20 – Jun 26 (254014-05) 3 – 5 pm Session II: Mon or Wed, Jul 1 – Aug 7 (254014-07) 3 – 5 pm Session III: Mon or Wed, Aug 12 – Sept 18 (no class Sept 2) (254014-08) 3 – 5 pm Seymour Center Session I: Mon or Fri, May 20 – Jun 28 (354002-01) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Mon or Fri, Jul 1 – Aug 9 (354002- 07) 10 am -12 noon Session III: Mon or Fri, Aug 12 – Sept 20 (354002-08) 10 am – 12 noon Pastel Painting - Basic Enjoy some of the techniques of pastel painting that made Degas famous. Materials list is available at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Instructor: Herb Slapo is a member of the Pastel Society of America and long-time pastel instructor Fee: $48 (6 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 8 (354008-10) 1 - 3 pm Session II: Mon, Jul 22 – Aug 26 (354008-11) 1 – 3 pm

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Watercolor - Advanced Since this is an advanced level class, the instructor determines admission to class. Contact the center for additional information. Limited to 10 students. Instructor: Luna Lee Ray Fee: $40 Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jul 11 – Aug 1 1:30 – 3:30 pm (254010-07) Session II: Thurs, Aug 8 – 29 1:30 – 3:30 pm (254010-08)

CRAFT CLASSES

Bobbin Lace Making Newcomers are always welcome. Some instruction is available, as are supply resources. Contact: Janice Tyler at 919-245-4255, or jtyler@orangecountync.gov Seymour Center Daytime group meets on 1st & 3rd Mon (356004) 11 am – 1 pm Evening Group meets on occasional Thurs (356019) 7– 9 pm

Busy Beaders of Central Orange - Jewelry Making Spend time with friends beading! Join us at any level from beginning to intermediate. You can bring your own beads, necklaces you want to re-string, or purchase supplies at the class. Exciting new beads and gemstone quality beads will be available at great prices. Work on your choice of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or a matching set. Make something for yourself or gifts for others! Instructor: Kayla Zaragoza Fee: FREE (plus supplies purchased from instructor or on your own) Central Orange SC Fridays (244005) 3 – 5 pm

Central Orange Quilters Work on your own, or group, project. No experience necessary. If you’ve never quilted, others will help you get started. Most of the quilts created by the group are donated to wounded soldiers, or to UNC Children’s Hospital. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257011-1) 10 am – 1 pm

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

POTTERY CLASSES BRIDGE & OTHER GAMES

Page 24 Ceramic Painting If you are interested in ceramic painting please contact Terry at 919-245-2016, or Cyd at 919-2454250 before Jun 3. You will be able to choose from a variety of different molds for a minimum fee. Crafts Join others for a morning out as you create useful and special crafts. Call the center for information and to register. Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Mondays (254017-01) 9:30 – 11:30 am Creative Crafters Creative Crafters offers a variety of jewelry making and specific projects that encourage creative and unique craft projects. Classes are held on Tues and Thurs, with the first 3 weeks designated for jewelry making, and the 4th week (and 5th - if applicable) classes designated to the projects listed below. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Seymour Center (354018) 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Tues & Thurs, Jun 4 -20 Jewelry Making Tues & Thurs, Jun 25 -27 Patriotic Pins Tues & Thurs, Jul 2 – Jul 23 Jewelry Making Tues & Thurs, Jul 25- Jul 30 Tote Bags Tues & Thurs, Aug 1- Aug 22 Jewelry Making Tues & Thurs, Aug 27 -29 Stamping Postcards Explore Simple Earring Designs Ever worked in metalsmithing? Here’s your chance to make two simple earrings out of copper and silver with sea beads. A fun hammering technique will finalize your creation. There will be a 15 minute break during this session. Instructor: Susan Walser Fee: $20 Seymour Center Sat, Jun 1 (314008-02) 11 am - 1 pm Fused Glass Jewelry Ever wanted to design and create your own glass ear rings and pen-

Senior Times dants to match? Do you want to share your work with friends and family? Here is your chance to do all of the above while experimenting with fused glass. The instructors will guide you through the step by step process in a 4-week class in which you may make up to 10 pieces of jewelry. Once you have taken this class you will want to take it again, or a more advanced class. Space is limited to ten students so sign up soon. Instructors: Bruce Gillooly and Pip Merrick Fee: $40 per session, + $40 material fee payable to instructor at the first class of each session. Total fee per session: $80. Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jun 6 - 27 (254020-06) 4 – 5:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Jul 11 – Aug 1 (254020-07) 4 – 5:30 pm Session III: Thurs, Aug 8 – 29 (254020-08) 4 – 5:30 pm Japanese Embroidery Come and learn this specialized art form! Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1,600 yrs old and only came to the US in 1985. Learning this special art can take up to 10 yrs to complete. The embroidery is done with silk filaments from a cocoon and metal threads on silk fabric. Some pieces have superimposed embroidery (embroidery over embroidery). Motifs are usually flowers, birds, and sometimes human figures. Instructor: Pam Reading, certified instructor by Kurenai Kai in Atlanta, GA. Contact her at 919- 815-2249 or plreading@gmail.com for information on the materials you’ll need. Fee: $75, plus materials fee per session. Seymour Center Sat & Sun Jul 13 & 14 Sat & Sun Sept 14 & 15 (353050-08) 9 am – 3:30 pm Knifty Knitters Come and join our growing knitting community. All levels of ability are welcome. Experienced knitters help beginners with basic knit and purl stitches. Beginning kits available. Although some materials will be available, you are welcome to bring your own yarn and needles. Please call Kai Mei at 919960-7690 or Maret Gerard at 919-619-1142.

Kit Fee: FREE Seymour Center (324067) 1st & 3rd Thurs Jun 6, 20; Jul 11, 18; Aug 1, 15 1:30 – 3 pm (Due to July 4 holiday will meet on July 11), 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 5 - 26 (234000-06) 9 – 11 am Session II: Wed, Jul 3 - 31 (234000-07) 9 – 11 am Session III: Wed, Aug 7 - 28 (234000-08) 9 – 11 am Quilting with the Gals! Looking to quilt with a fun group of ladies? Work on your own, or group project. Most of the group quilts are donated to charity. Donations of 100% cotton fabric and/ or batting accepted. Questions? Call Mary Brady at 813- 957-2205 or Nancy Cable at 919- 968-4228. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354024) 10 am – 12 noon Ruffled Scarfs Come learn how to knit the very popular lacy scarfs. They are fashionable in summer and fall. Please bring #8 wooden knitting needles and 5 yds of Sashay or Starbella Flash material. Registration required by Jul 29. Instructor: Nancy Tempesta Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon, Aug 5 - 26 (234001-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Sewing Circle Join Gloria Maisner and friends for an afternoon of sewing and conversation. Bring your current projects, share ideas, stitch a while - but most of all, have fun! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (357038) 1 – 2:30 pm

June - August 2013 Stitch, Flip, and Iron Crazy Quilts (Advanced & Beginners) Come join us to learn the easiest method to make a crazy quilt. Be warned it can become addictive! We will make a lap quilt in two sessions. All materials provided. Instructor: Sandra L. Smith Fee: $35 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jun 6 & 13 (224006-07) 6 - 8 pm Session II: Thurs, Jun 27 & Jul 11 (224006-08) 6 - 8 pm Session III: Thurs, Jul 18 & 25 (224006-09) 6 - 8 pm Session IV: Thurs, Aug 1 & 8 (224006-10) 6 - 8 pm Session V: Thurs, Aug 22 & 29 (224006-11) 6 – 8 pm Veterans Craft Outreach Project New! Join your fellow Vets for an afternoon of crafts and more. Special craft projects have been designated for our Veterans to enjoy. Come learn more about the various kits and purpose of this outreach. Craft kits will be distributed and led as needed by Margarite Wilder. This will be a great opportunity to mingle and socialize with others who have served in some capacity of the armed forces in a relaxed atmosphere. Craft projects will begin Mon, Jun 3. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354030-01) 3 – 4:30 pm Veterans Morning Out New! Join Margarite Wilder for a morning of woodworking, painting, and a variety of other projects. Contact the center at 919-245-2015 for additional information. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mondays (254017-1) 9:30 – 11:30 am Wine Glass Decorating Party! New! Always wanted to drink out of a fun glass! Here is your chance to personalize your own wine glass with wire, beading and glass paint. You can personalize your glass however you wish. Stencils and other materials will be provided for your creative design. Non-alcoholic bubbly and refreshments will be served. Must have a minimum of 5 participants for this class to take place.

June - August 2013 Leader: Helen Frederick Material Fee: $5 Seymour Center Fri., Aug 2 (334005) 10 am – 12 noon Wood Carving New! Come join the Central Orange SC wood carving club. No cost and no experience necessary. If you have no experience, we’ll teach you, and if you are experienced we would love to have your share your expertise. The first thing you will learn is safety, sharpening, grain directions and stop cuts. Then you can choose your project. We need carvers with experience in chip carving, relief carving, and human figures. If you like carving then you can begin to purchase the tools needed for your interest in subjects. It’s a highly interesting hobby. Leader: Charlie Foote Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wednesdays (254033-01) 1 – 2:30 pm or (254033-02) 5 – 7:30 pm

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 12 - 12:30 pm & 5:30 – 7:30 pm Fridays 1 – 4 pm Pottery - Advanced This class is for those who have completed the beginning and intermediate classes. Each class begins with a 40 min demonstration. It includes: surface decorating techniques: texturing surfaces and all aspects of wheel throwing. For those not interested in the wheel, making form slabs or clay sculptures is an option. Open studio time is included in the class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Classes will resume in the fall Pottery - Beginning & Intermediate Wheel, Hand Building, & Sculpture. This class is for both beginning

Senior Times and intermediate students. Individualized instruction is given in wheel throwing, tile making, slab building and sculpture. Learn the basics or continue to improve your skills. Open studio is included in this class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Classes will resume in the fall Pottery - Beginning & Intermediate See description above. Open studio time is included in this class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Classes will resume in the fall Pottery – Flower Painting Class is similar to the Monday afternoon advanced pottery class; however, it will have a weekly demonstration on flower painting with slips and stains (for majolica). Green ware can be thrown by the instructor to your specifications and purchased from her. Open studio time is included in the class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Classes will resume in the fall

BRIDGE CLASSES

Bridge classes will resume in September.

BRIDGE GAMES Bridge Lab A drop-in Duplicate Bridge game designed for fun and practice. Open discussion is encouraged during and after each hand. This is a great opportunity to enhance your bridge skills in a friendly atmosphere. A basic knowledge of Duplicate Bridge is desirable. No partner is needed. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351017) 9:30 am – 12 noon Contract Bridge Newcomers are always welcome. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (257004-1) 1 – 4 pm

Duplicate Bridge Friday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge game directors, Ruth and Paul Schwenke, offer this Duplicate Bridge game. You do not need to be an ACBL member to play. Partners are not needed. For questions call 919-933-1474, or raschwenke@nc.rr. com Directors: Ruth and Paul Schwenke, Bronze Life Masters Fee: $6 Seymour Center 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 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.

Page 25 Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251000) 10 am -12 noon or 1 – 4 pm Seymour Center Mon – Fri (351021) 10 am – 3:30 pm

Game Day Bring a friend and play table games or cards. We are currently looking for Spades players. Seymour Center Wednesdays (351009) 1 – 3 pm Games Come alone or bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251001) 9 – 11 am

Hand and Foot Card Game This card game is a form of canasta. If you like to play, come join this ongoing group. Central Orange SC Mon - Fri (251017) 1 – 4 pm

Mah Jong This ancient Chinese game is challenging and fun. Central Orange SC Fridays (257005-1) 12:30 – 4 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.

Mah Jong Class New! If you are interested in learning how to play this ancient Chinese game, or need to improve your skills please contact the senior center one week before each session. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Session I: Fri, Jul 12 – 26 (257005-2) 12:30 – 4 pm Session II: Fri, Aug 2 - 30 (257005-3) 12:30 – 4 pm

Rook If you need to brush up, or if you’ve never played before, come by and the group will teach you how to play. Central Orange SC Fridays (257007) 9:30 – 11:30 am

BRIDGE CLASSES & GAMES

LANGUAGE CLASSES

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Page 26 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 Wednesdays (257009) 1 – 5 pm Seymour Center Tuesdays (351005) 1 – 5 pm Scrabble Talk Drop in and join this group for a relaxing game of scrabble while catching up on current events. Central Orange SC Thursdays (253016) 10:30 am – 12 noon Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center Tues – Fri (351010) 2 – 5 pm

LANGUAGE CLASSES English as a Second Language - Beginner Class helps adult non-fluent English speaking people improve their written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Students must register and be tested with the Orange County Literacy Council and attend classes twice a week. Contact 919-636-4457 or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (354067) 10 – 11:30 am 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 selfsufficient, informed and active in

Senior Times the community. Contact Orange County Literacy Council at 919-636-4457, or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tuesdays (354066) 9 am – 12 noon Learn Chinese! Come out and learn the basics of Mandarin in a fun class setting. No prior knowledge needed. Just your willingness to grasp the language so that you can communicate with your fellow Asian participants. Class materials and instructions will be provided. Instructor: Chicheng Chen Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Tues (354041) 10 – 11 am Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16; Aug 6, 20 Spanish (Level IV) - Advanced For those who have completed Level III at the Seymour Center, or several years of classes elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar, reading and writing, and is conducted entirely in Spanish. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education) Fee $104 per session (8 weeks no class Apr 1) $91 per session (7 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Fri, May 3 - Jun 14 (354016-06) 10:15 - 11:15 am Fee: $91 per session (7 weeks - no class May 27) 10:15-11:15 am Session II: (354016-04 ) No Summer Session Spanish - Early Intermediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous experience in another class. Fee: $78 (6 weeks - no class May 27) Seymour Center Mon, May 6 – Jun 17 (354014- 06) 9:30 – 10:30 am No Summer Session Spanish (Level III) Intermediate For people who have completed Level II at the Seymour Center, or have taken a class or two elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading. Fee: $91 (7 weeks) Seymour Center Fri, May 3 – Jun 14 (354015- 07) 9 – 10 am No Summer Session

Spanish (Level I) - On-Going Beginners This is an introductory class designed for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Fee: $104 per session (8 weeks) $78 per session (6 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Mon, May 6 – Jun 17 (no class May 27) (354013 - 06) 10:30 - 11:30 am No Summer session

Educational Opportunities Classes in the Educational Opportunities section must be registered for in advance (Classes may be terminated if minimum numbers are not reached.) by calling the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919968-2070 or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015. AARP Driver Safety Course The AARP Driver Safety course is the nation’s largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of drivers the skills and tools they need to drive today’s roads safely so they can stay independent for many years to come. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior. And the best part - there are no tests! Just useful information to stay safe on the road. This course is designed to help you: Update driving skills and your knowledge of the rules and hazards of the road; Learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate; Reduce your chances for traffic violations, accidents and chances for injuries; and Get an insurance discount. Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to AARP graduates! Restrictions may apply per state. Highlights of the course: The AARP Driver Safety course is packed with useful information that you can use immediately, including: How to maintain a proper following distance; The safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; The effects of medications on driving; and Reducing driver distractions such as eating, smoking and cell phone use. Register for this course by Fri, May 31 by calling 919- 968-2070.

June - August 2013 Instuctor: Ava Bailey Fee: $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers Seymour Center Wed, Jun 5 (354081) 9:30- 2:30 pm Astrology Workshop Series Barbel Besseyre, international astrologer and numerologist, will present a series of six Astrology workshops, a unique combination of self-help and astrology. Participants will focus on self-improvement and individual growth, as well as learning about the planets and the signs that influence these areas. The six weekly sessions will consist of the following: 1. Introduction to the astrological chart, the signs and the planets and the Houses. 2. Interpersonal-relationships and Venus 3. Improving communication and Mercury 4. Looking at your career in Houses 10 and 6 5. Building self-confidence and the Ascendant 6. Your finances and Houses 2 and 8 For more information, visit Barbel’s website at: www.YourStarsAreYou. com The series will be limited to 10 participants. Fee: $60 (6 one hour sessions) Seymour Center Wed, Aug 14 – Sept 18 (314010) 10 – 11 am Basic Energy Education Workshop Looking to save up to 10% on your energy bill? This 60-minute workshop is designed to be introductory in nature to easy and low-cost/ no-cost energy efficiency ideas. Attendees play Energy BINGO and have FUN! Register for this workshop by Thurs, May 30. Presenter: Mashallah Salaam Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 6 (333021) 1 – 2 pm Estate Planning The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Dept on Aging are co-sponsoring a two-part series of workshops on Estate Planning. There will be opportunities for questions and answers during all sessions. Please register for one set of the following sessions. All workshops are FREE

June - August 2013

Central Orange SC Workshops: Who’s in Charge Topics include: Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Presenter: Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 5 (230010-01) 1 – 3 pm Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond Topics include: Lifetime Gifts, Wills, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes Presenter: Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 12 (230010-01) 1 – 3 pm

Seymour Center Workshops: Planning for Incapacity Topics include: Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Living Trusts Presenter: Ms Beth Tillman, Attorney-at-Law Seymour Center Wed, Jun 12 (333000) 2 – 4 pm Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property Topics include: Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Organ Donation, Disposition of Remains, and Planning Your Digital Afterlife Presenter: Ms Beth Tillman, Attorney-at-Law Seymour Center Wed, Jun 26 (333000) 2 – 4 pm Heart’s Desire: Films for the Second half of Life A popular film series that explores the Heart’s Desire in later life to re-discover and re-invent itself and to live a simpler, yet larger and more meaningful, life. Film series will resume in the fall. Look for the new series in the next issue Senior Times.

Know Your Rights to Equal Housing Opportunities James Davis with the Orange County Dept of Housing, Human Rights and Community Development has a

Senior Times wealth of information to share concerning laws on equal housing opportunities - including 7 federal protected classes, and 2 Orange County Civil Rights Ordinances. Learn about your rights as a tenant, or landlord, regarding reasonable accommodations or modifications to enable you to enjoy your housing. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the presentation. Please register by Jul 11. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 25 (333018) 11 am – 12 noon Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo Documentary UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication professor, C. A. Tuggle, has won an international Indie Award of Excellence for his documentary film Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity. Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, an Argentinian human rights organization of grandmothers committed to finding their lost grandchildren they believe were stolen by their country’s government some 30 years ago. Tuggle’s film tells the story of at least 10,000, and some estimate as many as 30,000, dissidents of the military dictatorship who were kidnapped, tortured and killed during Argentina’s Dirty War from 1976-1983. Those kidnapped became known as Los Desaparecidos or “the disappeared.” Some of the women were pregnant or new mothers when captured, and infants ended up in homes of people sympathetic to the regime. The babies’ names, birth dates and other identifiers were changed. Las Abuelas has located more than 100 missing grandchildren, many of whom had no knowledge of their true identities. Join Dr. Tuggles as he shares more on this moving experience. There will be time for Q & A, at the end of the film. For more information about the documentary, visit searchforidentitydocumentary.com. Please sign up by Mon, Aug 12, if you plan to attend. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Aug 26 (333017) 2 - 3:30 pm Model Train Exhibits The North Raleigh Model Railroad Club will host 2 exhibits this summer. Come out and learn more about how to build a basic T-TRAK module, learn different levels of construction tips, and more. There will be train layouts, and several members of the club will be available for Q &

A. Whether you are a novice or advanced in building model trains, this will be a great way to meet other train enthusiasts and possibly start a new hobby. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, Jun 8 & Aug 10 (333055) 10 am - 2 pm Sierra Madre Treasures Come learn Barry Freeman’s personal tale of adventure involving a 2 week trek into the mountains of Western Mexico in 1953. His goal was to recover 20 gold bricks dumped down an abandoned mine shaft during a civil war 20 years earlier. Register for this presentation by Wed, Aug 14. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 21 (333014-01) 3 – 4 pm Technology Coaching New! Do you have an iPhone, iPad, Droid, or other “smart” device? Do you have any questions or would you like to increase your working knowledge of the device? Well, this is the class for you! Learn how to utilize your device to its fullest capacity. After you register, you may contact the instructor with your specific question and she will answer it during class. This class also addresses questions about computers and computer programs. If you have a laptop computer or Smartdevice, please bring it to class. Registration required at least 1 week in advance. Instructor: Dr Laura Rogers Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 18 (224004-06) 5:30 – 7 pm Tues, Jul 16 (224004-07) 5:30 – 7 pm Tues, Aug 20 (224004-08) 5:30 – 7 pm Telling Your Story Join this creative writing group and create a special gift for your family and loved ones. Members will be assigned at-home exercises as well as have group participation to help develop their stories. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC 2nd & 4th Thurs (257002-1) 3 – 5:30 pm Village Elders Lecture Series The Village Elders Lecture Series has been bringing scholars together with the community for more than 25 years. Come and take full advantage of these lectures and the rich educa-

Page 27 tional opportunities they offer. Open to the public. Contact: Walter Mack, at 919-933-5436. Please note dates and times for this series. Jun, Jul, Aug - No meetings scheduled. Seymour Center (353027) 10:30 am

War Was Always There Val Lauder, a retired member of the faculty of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, went to the Chicago Daily News at the age of 18, seeking a job as a copygirl, and “entered into the journalistic adventure of a lifetime.” Her years at the Daily News are at the core of her memoir, The Back Page, including being in the city room of one of the nation’s great newspapers during some of the momentous events of our time, including the last years of World War II - and the day word finally came of the Japanese surrender on August 14, 1945. Lauder, who would go on to be featured in the Press sections of Time and Newsweek and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, recalls those months in The War Was Always There. Immediately following the presentation, Val will be selling and signing her books. Please register for this program by Wed, Jul 31. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 14 (333020) 2 - 3 pm

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Investment Perspective This brief seminar discusses timely market topics and potential investment strategies. Must register by May 28. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 4 (234007-01) 4 – 5 pm Sat, Jun 8 (234007-02) 10 - 11 am

Preparing Your Estate Plan Do you know where your assets will go when you die? If not, this seminar will help familiarize you with the basic steps of estate planning, including the function of a will and the different types of trusts. An estateplanning attorney will be present at this event. Must register by Jul 13. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Tues, Aug 20 (234008-01) 3 - 4 pm

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS

Page 28 Retirement: Making Your Money Last Have you retired recently? Are you planning to retire soon? This presentation discusses ideas to help build a reasonable and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. We’ll explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses, and market volatility as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected. You are welcome to bring your lunch and we will provide the tea. Must register by Jul 9. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Tues, Jul 16 (234009-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Retirement for Boomers and Retirees It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Join us for this series led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Maximum: 15 participants Note: Tues sessions will be held at the Seymour Center from 5:30 – 7 pm, and Thurs sessions will be held at the Central Orange SC from 3:30 – 5 pm. Tues, Jun 18 & Thurs, Jun 20 Foundations of Investing – The basics of portfolio balance and diversification. Tues, Jun 25 & Thurs, Jun 27 Fixed Retirement Income – The three basic types of income: variable, reliable, and rising Tues, Jul 9 & Thurs, Jul 11 Growth in Retirement Income – the importance of having your portfolio grow during retirement years Tues, Jul 16 & Thurs, Jul 18 Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds – Various types of investment security

Senior Times Seymour Center Tues, Jun 18 – Jul 30 (334004-02) 5:30 – 7 pm

Special Events Classes in the Special Events section must be registered for in advance (Classes may be terminated if minimum numbers are not reached.) by calling the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough at 919-245-2015 or the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill at 919968-2070. Appreciation Night for Seymour Program Leaders The Senior Center staff has set aside this special time to honor all instructors, leaders, and program volunteers for their sincere dedication and commitment to our senior participants, services and staff. Without your assistance, we would not be a state-of-the-art Center. Because of your support, we are successful in our offerings including special events, classes, workshops and much more. As a way of showing how much we appreciate you, join us for this monumental occasion of recognition. We’ll have special music by the Chris Reynolds ‘N’ Jazz Band on this evening. We ask that all program leaders register by Wed, Jul 24. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jul 31 (323015) 6 - 8 pm Art Shows – Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Terry Colville at 919-245-2016 or tcolville@ orangecountync.gov

Tues, Jul 30 & Thurs, Aug 1 Wrap-up Session – Where do you go from here?

David Sovero and Students’ Exhibition will be on display beginning Jul 15 until Aug 23. Art work collection will highlight David and the students in his oil painting class. Join us for the opening reception on Mon, Jul 15 at 3 pm for an opportunity to meet the artists. Central Orange SC Mon, Jul 15 (253002-04) 3 pm

Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 20 – Aug 1 (no class Jul 4) (254003-03) 3:30 – 5 pm

Art Shows - Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 or csims@orangecountync.gov

Tues, Jul 23 & Thurs, Jul 25 Planning Forever – Estate Planning and Trusts

New! Summer Art & Jazz Program Dave Otto’s “In the Spirit’’ Exhibition will be on display Jun 3rd – Jul 11th. Dave has enjoyed photography for 60 yrs. After retiring from a career in environmental health research, Dave has devoted himself to his passion - nature photography. He uses his photography to communicate the beauty and importance of preserving local woodlands and stream corridors. He also enjoys people and street photography. In 2012 he organized major exhibits at the Carrboro Library including, In the Spirit and at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Visual Poetry of the Piedmont Woodlands. You may view his work at the Seymour Center and on his website, www.daveottophtography.com. There will be an opening “Art & Jazz” reception on Mon, Jun 3. Assistant Hostesses: Becci Ritter, Joan Walshaw, Beth Haberstroth, and Linda Watkins with special performance by Marie Vanderbeck’s Jazz Trio. Seymour Center Mon, Jun 3 (353003-05) 5:30 - 7 pm Dave Godschalk’s Sense of Place Exhibition will be on display Jul 15 – Aug 22. Dave’s paintings capture watercolor and acrylic medium. His images embody his quest for ways to distill and represent the essence of places. Since retiring as a professor of City and Regional Planning at UNC Chapel Hill, he has been fortunate to have many hours for looking at and painting the landscapes that he has encountered. His passion for shape, color and feeling has been patiently nurtured by Luna Lee Ray, his mentor at the Art Center. Living at Carol Woods in Chapel Hill has provided him with a studio and the company of fellow artists. He is truly a lucky man. There will be an opening “Art & Jazz” reception on Mon, Jul 15. Assistant Hostesses: Margaret Mays, Nettie Wilson, Linda Burnette, Irene Ferguson, and Linda Watkins with special performance by Marie Vanderbeck’s Jazz Trio. Seymour Center Mon, Jul 15 (353003) 5:30 - 7 pm

June - August 2013

Artisan Fair – Coming in November Once again we will offer an opportunity for all of you to display your particular craft. Open registration will be announced in the NEXT senior times. This year we will expand our fair by opening our great hall to the vendors. Central Orange SC Sat, Nov 23 (213022-01) 9 am – 3 pm

Arts and Crafts Marketplace The Arts and Crafts Marketplace will resume in the Fall. Check the next issue of Senior Times for detailed information. Seymour Center (353008)

Billiards Tournament New APA 8-Ball tournament format will be either double or single elimination based on the number of entries for 1st and 2nd place trophies. Men and Women are welcome to participate. Everyone must register by Jul 10. For more info contact Corina Riley at 919-245-4251. Seymour Center Wed, Jul 24 (323102-02) 5 - 7 pm Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 25 (253005-01) 3 – 5 pm

B.I.N.G.O. (Celebrating Independence Day) 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. The theme for this bingo event is Patriotic Bingo! Come dressed in your red, white and blue as we set the tone for Independence Day! Refreshments will be served. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jul 3 (353041-10) 10:30 – 11:30 am

Birthday Celebration Join us for our monthly birthday celebration as we recognize those individuals born in the months of Jun, Jul, and Aug. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 (253004-06, 07, 08) 12 noon Seymour Center Mon, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 (353072) 12 noon

June - August 2013

Chinese Opera hosted by The Triangle Area Peking Opera -Association (TAPOA) rPeking Opera, also known as Beijing nOpera, is China’s national opera. -This performing art is one of the -most refined and treasured tradittions of China. Combining music, song, dance, dialog, and elegant gestures, Peking Opera performances tell the stories of mythological or historical characters from China’s history. Performers wear colorful and ornate costumes that are ecomplemented by equally vibrant eand elaborate makeup that helps to -define the characters on the stage. You do not have to travel to China to enjoy Peking Opera. Here in NC, members of the Triangle Area Peking Opera Association (TAPOA) -keep this elegant and entertaining eChinese tradition alive. Formed in r1997, TAPOA currently has 20 memebers who perform regularly at local efestivals and celebrations, including eannual Chinese New Year Celebrae tions, Raleigh International Festival, Chinese Harvest Moon Festival and Chinese New Year Celebrations at the NC State Fairgrounds, and Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill Universities. Future performances of Peking Opera by TAPOA are currently being scheduled. TAPOA will be performing excerpts from several classical Peking operas. During the performance, English subtitles will be prohvided to help non-Chinese speaking emembers of the audience follow the oopera’s storyline. dFee: FREE -Seymour Center eSat, Jun 8 g(313069-06) 1 – 2 pm e cConnections Concierge ,This program is designed with eveeryone 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 m will have an opportunity to explore all the happenings and possibilities yat your local senior center. No loneger will you find yourself wondering fhow you missed an interesting proegram 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

Senior Times Program Advisory Committee. Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Mon: Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15; Aug 5, 19 (353012) 10 am – 12 noon Cooking and Dinner with David Sovero You have seen David’s artwork in the senior centers, but did you know he is just as talented in the kitchen? David, who trained with the Fearrington House Restaurant and is now a chef for a local restaurant, believes you can create a good, healthy, and inexpensive meal using ingredients you already have in your pantry. Each week you are to bring two ingredients (fruit, vegetable, or other item) from your pantry and David will teach you how to create a meal with the combination provided. The choice of beef, chicken, or seafood, will be provided. If you are a vegetarian, just let us know when you register. This is a hands-on class with everyone participating in the preparation of the meal. During the class David will explain different methods of preparing meat and additional variations on the meal being prepared. This is a unique cooking class and sure to be a fun as well as a delicious experience. Everyone MUST register for each class one week in advance and let us know which meat you prefer. Class size is limited. Fee: $7 plus two ingredients Central Orange SC Mondays, Jun (233012-01, 02, 03, 04) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Jul (233013-01, 02, 03, 04, 05) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Aug (233014-01, 02, 03, 04) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Dancing With Stars: Encore Line Dance Party Hey everybody - get your dancing shoes out and let’s party like rock stars. It’s that time again! Last year we had so much fun, just needed a little more room. Come one, come all, come everyone and let’s have a ball! Refreshments will be served. Register by Mon, Aug 5. Dance facilitator: Bruce Gillooly Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Aug 12 (333022) 5:30 - 6:30 pm Father’s Day Trim Up!! In honor of Father’s Day, a licensed barber from Cuts on Demand 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 Wed, Jun 12 (333036) 9 am – 4:45 pm Farmers’ Market at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Market is at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have your local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. Come shop and get extra fresh food and outstanding quality. Central Orange SC Mondays (226006-01) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Tues and Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon First Friday Night Dance Party Back by popular demand! Put on your dancing shoes and join others for a night of music and dance. This evening is open to all types of ballroom dance as well as a line dance or two. So you don’t dance? Come anyway to enjoy the music and socialize with others. We will provide soft drinks and/or tea and you bring a snack to share. Everyone must RSVP one week in advance. Host: Pete Wehr Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 7; Aug 2 (no dance in July) (253011-06, 08) 6:30 – 9 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 7; Jul 5; Aug 2 (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, Aug 30 (253018-08) 10:30 – 11:30 am

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Harvest Moon Dance Mark your calendars now for a fun filled night of music and dance. Hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Additional information will be in the next issue of the Senior Times, or you can call 919245-2015 for details. *Cosponsored with the Friends of Central Orange Senior Center. Ticket: $25 Central Orange SC Sat, Oct 12 (243003-01) 6:30 – 10:30 pm Heart’s Desire: Film and Lecture Series at the Seymour Center is now listed under Educational Opportunities

Happy Hour with Steve Toll Back by popular demand! We welcome Jimmy Buffett (AKA Pete Wehr) and friends as Margaritaville comes back to Central Orange SC. Sip a “mock” margarita and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres as we relax to the mellow sounds of Jimmy Buffett and friends. Registration required by Aug 13. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Aug 20 (233005-01) 3 – 4:30 pm

Ice Cream Floats with Horace Sher July is National Ice Cream month so enjoy a root beer, coke, or sprite ice cream float as we listen to the music of Horace Sher. To ensure we have enough ice cream for everyone please be sure to register before Jun 24. Central Orange SC Tues, Jul 2 (243029-01) 12:15 – 1:30 pm

Know Your Rights to Equal Housing Opportunities James Davis with the Orange County Dept of Housing, Human Rights and Community Development will be here to share important information concerning your landlord/tenant rights. Learn about your rights as a tenant if you are in need of reasonable accommodations or modifications to enable you to enjoy your housing. Please register by Jun 3. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 6 (233015-01) 11 – 11:45 am

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Page 30 Lemonade and Laughs Laughter is good for the soul! Join us for a glass of lemonade and be entertained with jokes from folks you may know, or may not want to know. People you see daily at the senior center may look a little different! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 5 (333016-01) 2 - 3 pm Central Orange SC Tues, Aug 6 (233019-01) 2:30 – 3:30 pm Let’s Learn to Play Card Games This Summer! Ever wished you knew how to play various card games. The opportunity has arrived! No experience needed, just your willingness to learn the game. Refreshments will be provided. Space limited to 24 participants. Tues, Jun 11 3 – 4 pm Join Ruthe Meisel to learn Canasta & Kings of the Corner Wed, Jul 3 2:30 - 3:30 pm Join Clyde Perry to learn Bid Whist & Spades Fee: FREE Seymour Center (333023) Melon Fest with Special Performance by Roots & Wings Come enjoy a variety of select melons on the patio. They will include: watermelon, cantaloupe, and honey dew. If you are not a melon lover, don’t stay home, there will be other tasty fruits for you to enjoy. In addition, there will be a special a cappella performance by Roots and Wings. Don’t miss out! Space is limited to 60 participants. Register by Tues, Aug 13. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Aug 20 (333024) 3 – 4 pm Mystery Summer Treats Yummy is the word for this affair! A few things are irresistible – such as ice cream in the summer, but other treats are just as good! Come find out and enjoy the first day of Summer! Live entertainment with Horace Sher. Event is limited to 60 participants. Register by Fri, Jun 7. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jun 21 (333025) 3 – 4 pm

Senior Times Newcomers’ Coffee This is your chance to ask all those questions about what the Senior Center can do for you. Join the Senior Center staff as they give an overview of our programs and services. We are a one-stop resource for wellness, lifelong learning, access to benefits and meaningful opportunities. There will be time for coffee, conversation and a tour of our buildings. Call the senior center to register. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 13 (253008-06) 10 am Thurs, Jul 11 (253008-07) 10 am Thurs, Aug 8 (253008-08) 10 am Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 13 (353023-04) 10 am Thurs, Jul 11 (353023-05) 10 am Thurs, Aug 8 (353023-06) 10 am 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 and enjoy musical selections and light refreshments. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, Jun 1 (323033-03) 12 noon POTLUCKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER Beach Party is back! It’s time for our summer beach party so get ready for beach volleyball, hula hoop contest, Woo Ball, and shag dancing. We will provide the hamburgers and you bring the sides. Contact the center prior to Jun 13 to register and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Jun 20 (253007-06) 5:30 pm Celebrating America with Pianist, Doc Charlton - Bob (Doc) Charlton worked his way through college and dental school playing piano as a soloist and with dance and jazz bands in the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas. Since retiring to NC, he has performed at “Triangle” area country clubs, the Angus Barn restaurant and many other local

upscale establishments. As we celebrate America, Doc will perform a patriotic set including his America rendition. Be sure to wear your red, white, and blue and let’s find out how much you know about your American Heritage. We will serve chopped BBQ and slaw and you bring the sides. Contact the center prior to Jul 11 to register and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Jul 18 (253007-07) 5:30 pm A Taste of Hawaii - Members of the Ka Pu’uwai O Hawai’i club will provide our evening entertainment as they share the stories, music and dance of our nation’s youngest and most isolated state. Kupuna (elder) Jerry Kapiko, a native son, and Patricia Anderson, a longtime resident, will take you on a journey of discovery of the islands, its people, traditions, and customs. You will enjoy the music of the ukulele, Hula, Lei making, and Kalua Pork. Come dressed in your best Hawaiian get away outfit and be ready to learn to hula! Contact the center prior to Aug 8 to register and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Aug 15 (253007-08) 5:30 pm Fee: FREE (To be sure we have enough food, please RSVP one week in advance of all potlucks.) Central Orange SC Prime Time Players Spring Performance Join us for Our Show of Shows, a variety show – featuring singing, one or two 10 min plays, dancing and comic sketches. Fee: A donation of $7 for the Friends of the Seymour Center is appreciated. Central Orange SC Tues, May 14 (223019-02) 3 pm Scrabble Party! Calling all scrabble lovers for an afternoon of fun. This will be our first scrabble party, so come and help make this a great event! Meet up with scrabble enthusiasts for several rounds of scrabble games and a social time! You are welcome to bring your scrabble games and dictionaries – however, indicate this when you register. In addition, the Center will provide scrabble games, dictionaries and party refreshments. There will be two game facilitators for questions or assistance. Hope you can

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make it! Game Facilitators: Wendy Intrator and Diane Levy Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 26 (333026) 1 – 3 pm

SPECIAL DINNERS AT SEYMOUR CENTER (Please note times) Picnic and Games on the Patio What a wonderful way to kick off the summer! Hurry! Hurry! Sign up today for this fun festive evening of games including corn hole, badminton, bocce ball, cards and other table games, music and picnic food. Space is limited to 40 participants. Registration deadline is Wed, Jun 5. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 19 (353000-05) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner & Show with Performer, Joyce Weiser - It’s Not Where You Start, It’s Where You Finish! Joyce couldn’t have said it better, “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish!” Join her as she sings songs from her 50 yrs in musical comedy theater. Adelaide’s Lament, Honey Bun, Not Time At All, Beauty and the Beast, Nobody Does It Like Me and more. These are just a few of the songs she has done. Accompanying her is well known pianist, Richard Wall. Sign up for this memorable evening. Space is limited to 60 participants. Registration deadline is Wed, Jul 31. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 14 (353000-06) 5:30 - 7:30 pm Summer Spectacular with the Retros We welcome summer with a performance by the Retros followed by a sing-a-long with music provided by Mary Allsion. What better way to welcome in the “good ole summer time” than enjoying an ice cold glass of lemonade with music and friends. Let Terry know, 919-245-2016, if you have a favorite song you would like us to sing. Be sure to register before Jun 4. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 11 (233003-01) 12:15 – 1:30 pm

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ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted Badminton Sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department Fee charged Central Recreation Center Tryon St, Hillsborough Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 – 11 am Badminton Enjoy a friendly game during our open play weekly sessions. Beginners are welcomed. Racquets are available. Partner not needed. Central Orange SC (251004) Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm Seymour Center (351022) Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays 9:15 - 11:45 am Basketball – Shoot Around Central Orange SC (251015) Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 10 - 11:30 am Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251005) Seymour Center Bocce Ball Time to put some miles on our improved bocce ball court! Equipment available. Weather permitting. Seymour Center (351020) Mondays 10 am Wednesdays 10 am & 1:30 pm 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 Cornhole, also known as bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo or bags, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing corn hole bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. Bring a friend and let’s

Senior Times toss some bags. Central Orange SC Fridays 10:30 am Seymour Center (351006) Tuesdays 10 am Horseshoes Bring a friend and throw some shoes - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251018) Shuffleboard Whether it is for practice or fun, shuffleboard is a great way to exercise. Come to learn, or to show someone how to play the game. Feel free to bring a lunch and socialize afterwards. Central Orange SC (251006) Fridays 9 – 11 am Northside Gym Wednesdays 10 am - 12 noon Table Tennis You may bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome. Seymour Center Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-636-2264, or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972, or alantom@mindspring.com Central Orange SC Mondays (251008-1) 5 – 8 pm Seymour Center Tues & Wed (351007) 10 – 11:30 am Tues & Thurs (351008) 2 – 4 pm Saturdays (351018) 12 noon – 2:45 pm Wii Games: Stay Active and Fit Let’s get ready to rumble! Come join your friends for a morning of interactive Wii games. No experience necessary. Fun and easy to catch on, you will enjoy every minute. Activity leader will give hands on instructions and tips to make the games even more interesting. Leader: Virginia Davis Seymour Center (351069) Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am Wii – Open Play Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, contact Corina Riley at 919-2454252 Central Orange SC (251010) Thursdays 12 noon

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LESSONS Badminton Lessons Lessons are for beginners or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: CD Poon (cdpoon@ gmail.com) Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351022) Email Instructor, or call the front desk at 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Billiards Lessons This one-on-one instruction is for beginners, or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: Bob Roberts Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351011) Call front desk for an appointment at 919-968-2070 Table Tennis Instruction Here’s a great opportunity to sharpen your table tennis skills through private lessons. Beginners will learn proper grip, scoring, legal serve, forehand and backhand strokes. Intermediates will learn new serves, new shots and make game more reliable while learning strategies and having fun. Lessons will be offered in half hour sessions, and will be either one on one, or in a two person group. It’s suggested that people should take at least six lessons to benefit from course. For more information, contact Bob Ross at 919- 210-4532. Call front desk for an appointment at 919- 968-2070. Instructor: Bob Ross Fee: 1 person - $12 per session 2 person group - $8 per session, per person Seymour Center (351014) Mondays and Wednesdays 1 – 2 pm 2 - 3 pm

DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER To register, call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015.

Dance Argentine Tango: The Healing Embrace New! Argentine tango is first and foremost a social dance recently inscribed on UNESCO’s “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” It originated

in Argentina in the late 19th century, but enthusiastically took off as a major dance after it was introduced to Parisians early in the 20th century by the famous Uruguayan singer Carlos Gardel, among others. Although passionate, the music is very pleasant to hear. The dance movements are gracious without being strenuous. The embrace is soft and pleasant, and somewhat more intimate than other dances. It provides a truly cordial experience with life-long possibilities of improvement and enjoyment. The 1 hr 30 min classes will provide progressive group training to enable the participants to properly walk, navigate, and acquire the skills necessary to enjoy a milonga (social ball where tango is danced). Emphasis will be on posture, balance, axis, walk, pivots, turns, breathing, and embellishments for both the followers and leaders. No prior exposure is necessary and all ages and levels are welcome. Try to come in couples, although there will be rotations throughout the class. Stay tuned for the Seymour Center Milonga coming this fall. For further questions, feel free to contact the instructor at 919-801-4225 or email him at danielbossut@earthlink.net Instructor: Daniel Bossut Fee: $10 per lesson or 6 classes for $50 for prepaid lessons Seymour Center Wed: Jul 24 - Aug 28 (354029-01) 1:30 – 3 pm

Ballroom Dance Lessons Ballroom Dance lessons with Bruce Gillooly, who has over 60 years of dance experience. Each month you will explore a different ballroom dance; the group decides which dance will be explored for the month. Ballroom dances includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, Salsa, Tango, Samba, Merengue, Zydeco, Shag, and Lindy Hop. Please 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 Thursdays (254032) 7 – 8 pm

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Page 32 Ballroom Dance Practice Ballroom dance practice with Bruce Gillooly providing the music. A variety of music will be used to meet a wide range of dancing abilities and desires. Comments and requests will be taken into account. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354047) 3:45 - 4:30 pm Ballroom Dance Practice The great room is open for Ballroom dance practice. Bring your own music and join others to spend the afternoon dancing. No formal instruction will take place. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (except 3rd Thurs) (254002-01) 3:30 - 4:30 pm 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 27; Jul 25; Aug 22 & 29 (353009) 7 – 9 pm Cardio Club Line Dance Using today’s line dances that are “club” popular, you will “learn while you Burn” the line dances most often played at weddings, Bar/Bot mitzvahs and company parties. Easy to learn and low impact. **SAVE MONEY** PRE-REGISTRATION by Friday before 1st Class: Individual $60, Couple $110, Senior (only offered at Seymour Center), Active Military & Student (17-22 yrs.) $40. After Friday before 1st Class and at the door (to be paid at front desk of Seymour Center): Individual $72, Couple $132, Senior (only offered at Seymour Center), Active Military & Student (17-22 yrs.) $48. Drop-Ins: $15.00* For drop-ins, if dropping in after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at (919) 274-4400, before dropping in. Instructor: Debbie Ramsey, Co-Owner of Mad About Dance Academy Seymour Center Fee: $75 for 6 lessons ($12.50 per class) Tues: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9 (354031) 5:30 – 6:30 pm Clogging What a great way to get in shape while having fun. This is a beginning class so you will learn basic clogging steps. No prior dance experience necessary.

Senior Times Instructor: Kelly Brinn Fee: $38 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs: Jun 6 - 27 (254004-06) 6 – 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs: Jul 11 - Aug 1 (254004-07) 6 - 6:45 pm Session III: Thurs: Aug 8 - 29 (254004-08) 6 - 6:45 pm Dance for Joy Whether you are just beginning to focus on becoming healthier, or are looking for something new to add to your current fitness program, this class is perfect. It encourages participants to move within their own comfort level and to bring their energy and spirit to the steps. Based on the Nia Technique, the barefooted, grounded movements provide a whole body workout that is gentle on the joints. Through easy dance steps we will develop greater balance, flexibility, strength - and have FUN! To learn more about Nia, go to www.nianow.com Instructor: Rebecca Sugg, Certified NIA Instructor Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Central Orange SC Mondays Jun (252005-06) 11:15 am – 12 noon Jul (252005-07) Aug(252005-08) East Coast Swing Basics & Beyond: Level 1 Let us take you to the “Hop”! You’ll learn the most fundamental leader/follower turning patterns, cuddle, closed position moves, pickup, shoulder slide, partnering technique, and styling. We create a strong foundation through repetition and showing you exercises you can do at home so that you can get out onto the swing dance floor faster. This easy to learn swing dance is fun and a GREAT way to get Healthy and meet new friends at the same time! **SAVE MONEY** PRE-REGISTRATION by Friday before 1st Class: Individual $60, Couple $100, Senior (only offered at Seymour Center), Active Military & Student (17-22 yrs.) $40. Drop-Ins: $15.00* For drop-ins, if dropping in after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at (919) 274-4400, before dropping in. Instructor: Debbie Ramsey, co-owner of Mad About Dance Academy Seymour Center Fee: $75 for 6 lessons ($12.50 per class) Tues: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9 (354037) 6:30 – 7:30 pm

East Coast Swing Intermediate: Level 2 Pre-requisite level 1 or basic series of East Coast Swing.This series is for the more seasoned swing dancer. We teach new “Core Building Block Patterns/Material” that will help you develop into a confident and expressive social dancer. Students can continue at this intermediate level for over 6 months without repeating material. You’ll get styling and technical pointers that will fast track your dancing. Featured Material this series: Tuck Turns, Dips, Charleston Kicks. A solid basic knowledge of swing is required. **SAVE MONEY** PRE-REGISTRATION by Friday before 1st Class: Individual $60, Couple $100, Senior (only offered at Seymour Center), Active Military & Student (17-22 yrs.) $40.Drop-Ins: $15.00* For drop-ins, if dropping in after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at (919) 274-4400, before dropping in. Instructor: Debbie Ramsey, co-owner of Mad About Dance Academy Seymour Center Fee: $75 for 6 lessons ($12.50 per class) Tues: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9 (354038) 7:30 – 8:30 pm “Entourage” An ALL AGES seniors performance class. Prepare to Perform at the State Fair! Performance NOT Mandatory. 45 min of “Broadway” style line dance performance and 45 min of Partner Performance provides a platform for EVERYONE. Couples are welcome to do both sections, and Singles are welcome to stay for the couples part and see if we can match you up with a partner. Partner Performance will be East Coast Swing. No prior experience in partner dance or Broadway Dance needed. We will teach you what you need to know. Open to “Seniors”and people of all ages. Instructor: Debbie Ramsey, coowner of Mad About Dance Academy Seymour Center Fee: $150 for 10 lessons, total of 20 hours ($15 per class) No Discounts/No Drop ins please Tues: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6 (354040) 3:30 – 5:30 pm Line Dancing Line Dancing is great exercise. Best of all, no partner is needed. Join this growing class and learn the best line dancing around. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $3 per class. Purchase tickets at the front desk.

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Seymour Center Mondays Jun 3 – 24 (35401918) 1:30 – 3 pm Jul 1 - 29 (354019-05) Aug 5 - 26 (354019-06)

Line Dancing This class is for both new and experienced line dancers. You will improve your memory and get the benefits of exercising while having fun. Instructor: Becky Walker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mondays (254006-2) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesdays (254006-4) 5:30 – 7 pm

Line Dancing First 30 min 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

Tap Dancing Learn to tap dance with an experienced and friendly teacher. You will learn basic and historical steps, as well as how to tap to all kinds of music. Tap dancing is a great way to have fun while exercising without stressing your body. Instructor: Rachel Kiel Fee: $52 for the first four lessons Seymour Center Thurs: Jun 6 - 27 (354032-06) Beginners: 3 – 4 pm; Intermediate/ Advanced: 4 - 5 pm Thurs: Jul 11– Aug 1 (354032-07) Beginners: 3 – 4 pm; Intermediate/Advanced: 4 - 5 pm (no class Jul 4, due to holiday) Thurs: Aug 8 - 29 (354032-08) Beginners: 3 – 4 pm; Intermediate/ Advanced: 4 - 5 pm

Tap Dancing Did you tap dance as a child? Even if you’ve never danced, have you always had a desire to learn? Now is your chance to learn the fine art of tap dancing for free. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly, has been dancing for 50 years. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays - Beginners (254007-1) 9 – 10 am Tuesdays - Intermediate (254007-2) 10 – 11 am

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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 6, 13, 20; Jul 11, 18; Aug 1, 8, 15 (353006) 7– 8:30 pm (2nd & 3rd Thurs only in Jul, due to holiday)

you would like to go. Then we develop a set of skills for you to practice toward achieving your goals. Any level! Any instrument! Call instructor for additional information and appointments at 919-619-2592. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $30 per 30 min lesson Seymour Center Thursdays (354096) 4 – 8 pm

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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

Guitar Selections with Alli: Farewell Bring a friend or two and enjoy string medleys with Alli Little, our Johnson Intern. Alli has been playing the guitar for a number of years. Her variety of tunes will get you in the mood to sing and dance. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues: Jun 18 (353014) 10:30 – 11:30 pm 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 Lessons will resume in the fall Karaoke: Entertaining SingA-Long Join Kathleen “Kacky” Hammon and Richard Tazewell as you travel down memory lane in songs. No singing experience is required - just a love of music and having a great time. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 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 Private Music Lessons Think of me as your Musical Personal Trainer. First we assess where you are with regard to music and where

Victoria Windler’s “Eyes on Opera” This popular program continues to draw large audiences for each DVD performance. Scheduled for the 3rd Sat of each month, the presentation includes world-class classical and contemporary operas, ballet, and operettas with occasional live performances and program commentaries. Snacks and drinks are provided with a half-hour break for a BYO (Bring Your Own) lunch. Check the website at www.meetup. com/Chapel-Hill-Opera for program details. Fee: FREE Sat, Jun 15 Cendrillon by Massenet Sat, Jul 20 The Enchanted Island The Metropolitan Opera Sat, Aug 17 La Clemenza di Tito by Mozart Seymour Center Every 3rd Sat (353031) 10 am – 2 pm

Theater Spontaneous Seniors Improv Workshop! Learn to enhance your creativity, and spontaneity, during a five session workshop. No experience is necessary. Come with great expectations and you will have lots of fun. If you really enjoy the workshop and find your new passion, you will have the opportunity to join our Improv Theater group, which is affiliated with Seymour Center’s Prime Time Players. Please call Marv Axelrod at 919383-4848 if you are interested. Must have 5 participants to offer the work-

shop. Register by Sat, Jul 27. Prepay and save $10 ($40 for 5 classes) What a deal! Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center (354137) Sat: Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10 – 11 am

INTEREST GROUPS Bird Watching Program at Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in learning more about local birds, this is the group for you. This program will offer Bird Talks, Community Sharing of bird observations and bird box monitoring. Call 919-245-2015 to be a volunteer monitor of a blue bird box or hummingbird feeder Book Club We are a small and lively group, and welcome others. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for current book selection. Tues, Jun 18 A nnie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral, by Kris Radish Tues, Jul 16 Devil’s Dream, by Kathleen Grissom Tues, Aug 20 D evil’s Dream, by Lee Smith Central Orange SC (258000-01) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Classic Book Series This book discussion group is limited to the first 20 people to register. Book discussions will resume in Fall 2013. Look for details in the next newsletter. Seymour Center (353046) 7 pm

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FILM We’re starting something new, called FILM, which stands for Friends Interpretation of Literature and Movies. Have you ever discussed a book or film and someone says one version is better than the other? Here is a chance to challenge this theory. Avid readers and film lovers, this is for you! Once a month, the group will meet to discuss and compare the pros and cons of both, the film and book. Featured books and films have been selected for you to read and watch at leisure prior to class. However, your input is welcome for future selections. The group facilitator will be Patrick Toal. If you have any questions, please contact him at 919-408-7731. Wed, Jun 26 The Color Purple by Alice Walker Wed, Jul 31 Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King Wed, Aug 28 Forrest Gump by Winston Groom Seymour Center (357086) 3 – 5 pm

Garden Club - Central Orange SC – 3rd Thurs meet to plan and garden If you enjoy planting, gardening, and digging in the dirt, this is for you. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 20; Jul 18; Aug 15 (257014-01) 10:30 am

Couponing Club Couponing is great if you are organized and know when to double your savings. Join with others and get motivated, organized, and start saving! If you are interested please contact Terry at 919-245-2016.

Garden Group – Seymour Meet the people who “love to garden.” Check the Garden Bulletin Board near the front desk or the Garden Post (in the flower bed) for monthly education programs, project help and wish list. Call Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 for more information. Seymour Center (357002) 1st Fri- meet to plan and garden: Jun 7; Jul 5; Aug 2 9:30 am – 12 noon Planting in the Garden: 3rd Fridays and following Mondays 9:30 am – 12 noon

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Club Are you interested in joining others to take advantage of the many fantastic performances held at DPAC? We are developing a DPAC club to connect individuals so they can decide which plays they’d like to attend and travel together as a group. Please call Terry at 919-245-2016 if you are interested and have your own transportation.

Inspirational Topics for Practical Living Join us for this discussion series to uplift and encourage you throughout the week. If you have questions about the topics or materials, call 919-245-2015. Leaders: Walter Faribault & Madeline Riley Central Orange SC Tuesdays (254000-01) 10 – 11 am

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ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS

Page 34 Improv at Central If you are interested in joining with others to create an improv group here at the Central Orange SC please call Terry at 919-245-2016. Issues of Faith This time is for those who enjoy gathering together for scriptures, songs and uplifting words of encouragement. Join Annie Cotton as she leads these inspirational discussions. Leader: Annie Cotton Seymour Center Wednesdays (357010) 10:30 – 11:30 am 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 919-260-1995. Ongoing. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Sat: Jun 8, 22; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24 (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 919-2452026 for additional information. Central Orange SC (250001-01) Spontaneous Seniors Improv Workshop! (See: Dance, Music & Theatre) Sudoku Keep your brain sharp with this game that is sure to offer a challenge. If you have never tried Sudoku, or would like to learn tips to advance from the basic puzzle to the “evil” one, come join us. Sudoku game sheets provided; however you are welcome to bring some to share. Coach: Beverly Sanders Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thursdays (357037) 10:30 – 11:30 am

Senior Times Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) If you’re thinking about joining a weight loss group, try TOPS, a non-profit and non-commercial organization. We’ll help you reach your goals in a warm, caring support group for adults and children (age 7 +). Join us to help you have the pounds “fall” off. Contact: Judy at 919-452-3712 for more information. Fee: First visit is free. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257000-01) 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room) Tar Heel Depression Glass Club The Tar Heel Depression Glass Club was formed in the spring of 1984. The group shares a common interest in collecting and preserving the glassware of the American Depression era. Past programs have included talks on Heisey, Fostoria, and Cambridge; Jewel Tea, Mayfair, Fiesta, Hall teapots, Cloverleaf, and Fire-King jade-ite. Other times, however, the program will be about something related to the interest of a club member that is not specifically related to collectible glass or dinnerware. Some examples of these programs have been talks on cast iron, children’s toys from the 1940s and 1950s, glass paperweights, Guardian cookware, and antique purses. Among the activities enjoyed by members are monthly meetings, social outings and trips to glass manufacturing areas of the country (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). This is an open group and new members are always welcome. For additional information contact the center or ncglassclub@hotmail. com. Central Orange SC 1st Mon, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 (237001-01) 5:30 – 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 1st & 3rd Tues, Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16; Aug 6, 20 (357003) 2 – 4 pm

ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS Central NC Mineral Club Meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month. Guests are always welcome. Web site is www. CentralNCMineralClub.org and has monthly updates on the first Tues meetings, etc. Contact: Bob Healy (healy@duke. edu). Seymour Center (358001) Tues, Jun 4 7 pm No meetings in July and August 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 20; Aug 15 8:30 – 10 am Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358002) Tues, Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 13, 27 6:30 - 9 pm Chapel Hill Camera Club Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358000) Tues, Jun 4; Jul 9; Aug 13 6:30 – 9 pm

June - August 2013

Golden Age Happy Circle Club Contact: Lula Alston at 919- 9675706 Seymour Center (358004) Tues, Jun 11; Jul 9; Aug 13 10:30 am

Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919732-1503 Central Orange SC (258001-1) Mon, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 10 am

NC Central University Alumni Association All NCCU Alumni are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about ongoing community projects, scholarships for students, and other updates for Alumni. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Contact: Dorothy Bumphus at 919943-9300 Central Orange SC (258005-01) Mon, Jun 17; Jul 15; Aug 19 6 pm

Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare. For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919- 797-2246 Seymour Center (358006) 11:15 am Fri, Jun 28 – Robert Dowling, Community Home Trust, “A Home You Can Afford” Programs will resume in September Jul, Aug – No meetings scheduled

State Employee Association of NC (SEANC) All retired State Employees are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about State benefits and other changes that may take place. Meetings are held the 4th Tues of each month. Contact: Hazel Lunsford at 919732-4410 Central Orange SC (257010-01) Tues, Jun 25; Jul 23; Aug 27 9 – 11 am

Triangle Weavers Organization Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact: Janett Greenberg at 919-960-6902 Seymour Center (357004) No programs in Jun and Jul Thurs, Aug 22 7 - 8:45 pm

June - August 2013

MOVIES TUESDAY CINEMAS AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER The movies, with popcorn, start at 1 pm on Tuesdays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis beginning at 11 am. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Jun 4 Love Comes Softly Jun 11 Wuthering Heights Jun 18 Sense and Sensibility Jun 25 The Notebook Jul 2 Independence Day Jul 9 Cocoon Jul 16 Avatar Jul 23 ET Jul 30 Back to the Future Aug 6 Dolores Claiborne Aug 13 Cold Mountain Aug 20 The Missing Aug 27 The Producers 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 1 pm on Fridays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis beginning at 11 am. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Brideshead Revisited Jun 7 Jun 14 Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Jun 21 Get Smart (2008) Jun 28 Marie Antoinette Jul 5 A Bridge Too Far Jul 12 The Patriot Jul 19 Golden Door Jul 26 Something Borrowed Aug 2 The Open Road Aug 9 What Women Want Aug 16 Bottle Shock Aug 23 50 First Dates Aug 30 The Italian Central Orange SC Fridays 1 pm If there is another time that would work better for movie viewing, please contact Terry at 919-245-2016.

Senior Times Heart’s Desire: Film and Lecture Series at the Seymour Center is now listed under Educational Opportunities

SENIORS ON THE ROAD LOCAL DAY TRIPS

Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated. Trip Registration - Please Read Carefully Registration for the following trips will be taken on, or after, Fri, May 24. 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. Please inquire regarding accessibility for assistive walking devices. Remember, trips fill quickly! Transportation refunds will be made only if you call the center and cancel your reservation three 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. Mon, Jun 3 (236000-01) Durham Bulls Baseball Game We are off again to a Durham Bulls baseball game. Lunch will be at the stadium so you can grab a hot dog, peanuts and popcorn while enjoying the game. Game starts at 1 pm. Fee: $15 (includes ticket and transportation) Central Orange SC 11 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am - 5 pm

Fri, Jun 21 (236001-01) The Conservators’ Center, Mebane We will see Lions, Tigers, Lemurs, and many more species of animals during our visit to the Conservators’ Center. This is a nonprofit organization that preserves threatened species through educational programs, responsible captive breeding, and rescuing wildlife in need. Due to our tour time we will not be able to have lunch at a local restaurant so everyone will need to eat prior to the trip, or bring a bagged lunch with you to eat before our tour. The tour is 1 - 2:45 pm. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! After our tour we will head to Mebane to explore the many unique shops in the downtown area. Fee: $23 (includes transportation and entrance to the center) Central Orange SC 11 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am – 5:30 pm Thurs, Jun 27 (236002-01) American Dance Festival (ADF) and Duke Center for Documentary Studies These are two exceptional programs in Durham. We will join a walking tour of Duke’s east campus to experience the world-renown faculty and dancers hard at work, as well as learn about the history of the Festival as well as details about the ADF season for this summer. Following lunch we will visit the Duke Center for Documentary Studies to view exhibits and learn about the radio shows, books, screen films and fieldwork projects created by this exciting Center. Fee: $15 for transportation Central Orange SC 9 am – 4:30pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4 pm Thurs, Jul 11 (236003-01) Triangle Town Center and NC State Farmers Market, Raleigh We are off to spend the day shopping at one of Raleigh’s finest shopping malls followed by a stop at the NC State Farmers Market. July 11th is Peach Day at the market so you will be able to taste a variety of peach dishes, and purchase other fruits, vegetables, and plants. Fee: $15 Central Orange SC 9 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Fri, Jul 19 (236004-01) IMAX Theater double feature Flight of the Butterflies and Born to be Wild are the two 3-D nature films we will see on the giant screen in Raleigh. Lunch at Café Luna, followed by “chaperon’s choice”. Fee: $26 (transportation and movie tickets). Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 4 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 3:30 pm

Tues, Jul 23 (236005-01) Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro The Barn presents Legally Blond the Musical based on the movie, Legally Blond. College sweetheart & homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her, Elle puts down her credit card, hits the books, and follows him to Harvard Law School. This is an all singing, all dancing, feel good musical comedy. The production is Rated PG-13. Fee: $53 (transportation and ticket) Central Orange SC 10 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Tues, Aug 13 (236006-01) Alamance Crossing, Hospice Mega Thrift Shop, and DeLoache Store We begin the day shopping at Alamance Crossing followed by lunch at Mimi’s. After lunch we will head to the Hospice Mega Thrift Shop (20,000 sq ft) and DeLoache Store, both located in the Burlington Outlet Mall. If time allows, and our feet and money hold out, we will make a stop at Tanger Outlet to complete our shopping day. Fee: $15 Central Orange SC 9 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 5 pm

Thurs, Aug 22 (236007-01) Reynolda House Museum of American Art – Winston Salem We all love to step inside a grand historic home - view the décor, learn the history and see the amazing art work hanging on the walls. Come to the Reynolda House built in 1917, the home of RJ Reynolds and his accomplished wife. On the grounds are gardens, a village with shops and a special art exhibit entitled American Still Life. Fee: $27 (transportation and house tour) Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 4:30 pm

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SENIORS ON THE ROAD/CARRBORO RECREATION & PARKS

SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS If you have any travel ideas, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250, as well as to register, or for more information – including deposits and final payment dates, payment arrangements, cancellations, travel insurance, travel agents’ policies, or other questions. To receive a refund on Extended Trips, cancellations must be made 21 days before the balance is due. If a cancellation is made after the balance due date, full or partial refunds will be offered only if someone can be found to replace you. Payment arrangements will be considered for trips of $500 or more. To receive a refund on the Saturday Getaways, cancellations must be made 7 days before the trip leaves. Mon, June 3 (333015) Kentucky Derby Trip Planning Party You are cordially invited to join Col Beauregard Culpepper (Patrick) and his lovely wife Violet (Cydnee). They will be convening on the Verandah facing the South Lawn at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center to discuss their trip to The Kentucky Derby in 2014. Enter our Most Outrageous Hat Contest, listen to some tall tales about the Barnstable Twins and their outlandish parties, and help us plan for next year’s May adventure to The Bluegrass State. NC TRIVIA: Kentucky Colonel is the highest honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky Colonels are given by the Governor and the Secretary of State to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation. Did you know that one of our NC Kentucky Colonels lives just a few miles away from the Seymour Center? Join us and discover the name of our mystery Colonel. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 3 – 4 pm NOTE: The first 25 participants to register will receive a silver keepsake cup. Sat, June 15 (336007) Day trip to Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville is best known as the home to movers and shakers in our

Senior Times nation’s history, welcoming visitors eager to see Thomas Jefferson’s home and his lasting academic legacy at the University of Virginia. Join us for a tour of Monticello, with lunch at The Historic Mitchie Tavern. The hearty midday tavern fare is offered by servers in period attire. Some of the recipes used date back to the early 1700’s and offer a glimpse into real “tavern life.” Virginia wines and traditional lagers are available to complement your meal at an additional cost. Time permitting, we will take a walking tour of downtown Charlottesville and a deeper look into early-American history. Gratuities not included. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $3 - $5 per person) and tour guides (recommended: $2 - $3 per person). Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before, May 25. Must have 25 participants for this tour to take place. Cost: $150 per person (includes transportation, tours and lunch) Seymour Center 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 8 am – 7 pm Sat & Sun, July 6 – 7 (336008) Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Festival No need for a stoplight in this one horse town. We’ll take a walking tour of the town led by Miss Maggie herself! Dressed in Red, Yellow and Green her very presence brings traffic to a standstill. We’ll learn a little about the history of this eccentric and mysterious little mountain town and go to the local fairgrounds at Maggie Valley’s largest gathering of artists and crafters from all over the Southeast. This is your chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Live entertainment & great food samplings will be available for purchase. In the evening we will meet at The Stompin’ Grounds and have the opportunity to witness a variety of live Appalachian and American country dance styles. Dressed in fanciful regalia‚ many couples wear matching outfits while they perform line dancing‚ square dancing‚ clogging‚ and the two-step with exact precision. While audience members are frequently encouraged to join in‚ most are quite satisfied to watch this remarkable show. If you like to dance, be sure to pack your party shoes. The dance floor

is enormous (60 x 80 ft) with seating for nearly 1,000 people. The Ivy Hill Band will play a variety of popular musical pieces from old-time fiddle tunes to contemporary country hits. As soon as the first lick is played‚ dancers hit the floor with great gusto. Before doing a little more sightseeing the next morning, we’ll have breakfast at Joey’s Pancake House. Owner, Brenda O’Keefe, has the most coveted secret pancake mix around. She makes thousands of pancakes a day. Gratuities not included. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $3 - $5 per person) and tour guides (recommended: $2 - $3 per person). Cost includes transportation, lodging and meals. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before, June 1. Must have 25 participants for this tour to take place. Cost: $ 250 per person double occupancy, $ 325 per person single occupancy. Seymour Center 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 8 am – 7 pm Fri & Sat, Aug 16 - 17 (336010) West Virginia Railway Adventure Calling all Train Enthusiasts! Train travel and fine dining was one of the great pleasures enjoyed by previous generations. As faster modes of transportation evolved, the magnificent long-distance passenger trains began to disappear, thus bringing to a close the era of dining car service. Join us on Aug 16th and 17th as we travel back to a simpler time and way of life. You’ll arrive in the afternoon and have time to unpack, relax and take a stroll through town. Then it’s on to dinner at The Railyard Restaurant before joining our hosts at The American Mountain Theater for a music and comedy show. The following morning, you will have time to stroll around town and do a little sightseeing before boarding our Pullman Parlor Car on the New Tygart Flyer. It’s a 1922-era deluxe Pullman Parlor car which offers seating in cushioned armchairs and features excellent viewing opportunities on the return trip from the rear of the train. The ride features two separate mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, passage into a 1,500 ft deep canyon with steep, densely forested slopes, and a

June - August 2013 high bridge over the Cheat River’s rushing Shavers Fork. This smooth climate-controlled passenger train has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting mountain wilderness excursion rides in the US. The 4-hr, 46 mi round trip departs at 11 am from the restored Elkins Depot on Railroad Avenue. It culminates at the inspirational “High Falls of Cheat,” an 18’ high, 150’ wide waterfall in one of the most remote and pristine settings in the Eastern US. Lunch will be served in the car using unique recipes from the original menu offered on the great crosscountry trains of the 1930 - 1960 eras. This is a time that saw some of the finest dining in the US being served as the trains sped across the mountains and plains of our great nation. A selection of wine is available for purchase in the Parlor Car – cash only. Gratuities not included. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $3 - $5 per person) and tour guides (recommended: $2 - $3 per person). Cost includes transportation, lodging and meals. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before, July 1. Cost: $ 270 per person double occupancy, $ 345 per person single occupancy. Must have 25 participants for this tour to take place. Seymour Center 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 8 am – 7 pm Sun, Dec 8 – Sun, Dec 15 (316003) All-Inclusive Winter Getaway featuring RIU Palace Macao, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Something Unique and Different! An All-Inclusive Winter Getaway to the Dominican Republic! This 8 day and 7 night destination offers a relaxed, unhurried and go at your own pace atmosphere. The weather will be super nice, accommodations are at a superb resort located in Punta Cana, on the white sand beach of Arena Gorda - a paradise of palm trees and turquoise waters. This exclusive 5-star resort will offer you the ultimate in elegance, service and activities. Punta Cana is located at the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic. Some of the best beaches in the world can be found there, with dazzlingly white sand, turquoise waters and coconut palms growing right down

June - August 2013 to the sea’s edge. This regal hotel parallels the beach, although elegant, it’s non-pretentious. A unique and wonderful feature is The Caribe Grill restaurant, nestled in coconut palms on the beach. Wooden slats, intertwined palm fronds, thatched roof and draped screen curtains replace walls, and offer a dreamlike fantasy. The aromas of grilled seafood, and the view of turquoise sea from every table, make this a very special dining pleasure. Room service 24 hours a day, complimentary Jacuzzi, complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool, turndown service, shops (kiosk/gift shop, jewelers, boutique) and much more! All meals, snacks and entertainment included 24 hrs a day. Tour includes: Roundtrip Airfare, Transfers, 7-Night Accommodations at Riu Palace Macao, All meals & drinks during resort stay, All taxes & security fees, Group Cocktail Party, Baggage Handling and Services of a Professional Tour Host. All of this at the very low price of $1,949 for double occupancy and $2,449 for single occupancy. Gratuity for motor coach drivers, tour guides and tour director are not included. Gratuity for driver is recommended: $3 - $4 per person per day. Tour Guides is recommended: $2 - $3 per day. Tour Director is recommended $5 - $7 per person per day. You may pay for this tour with a credit card, or checks should be made payable to Premier World Discovery. Final payments must be received no later than Fri, Sept 6. Please contact Cydnee Sims at 919- 245-4250 for additional information. Transfer bus will depart from Seymour Center to RDU. There will be a presentation by Amanda Speer from Premier World Discovery on Mon, Jul 29 at 2 pm. Seymour Center Presentation date: Mon, Jul 29, 2 pm (353333-06) Thurs, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 3, 2014 (346000-01) South Africa Featuring Zambia and Victoria Falls Looking forward to this tour traveling to South Africa? Glad you are! It will include the following points of interest: Zambia, Victoria Falls, Cape Town City Tour, Kruger National Park, Three Game Drives/Safaris, Table Mountain Gondola Ride, Wine Country & Tasting, Cape of Good Hope, Kirtenbosch Botanical Gardens, Professional Safari Rangers, South African

Senior Times Museum, Zambezi River Cruise, Open Air Boma Dinner and time to explore at leisure. Tour includes: Roundtrip Airfare (Air travel estimated is 20 hours each on departure and return flights) , International Air Departure Taxes/Fuel , Inner Tour Flights, 19 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 7 Dinners, Local Trip Expert/Guide, Motorcoach Transportation, Hotel Transfers, Admissions per Itinerary, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Baggage Handling, and all Accommodations. Tour cost is $6,745 for double occupancy and $7,895 for single occupancy. There will be an encore presentation held on Mon, Jul 29 at 4 pm, Seymour Center Theater, with Amanda Speer, Representative with Premier World Discovery. Informational flyers are now available. For more information or flyer, contact Cydnee Sims, 919-245-4250 about the trip. Seymour Center Presentation Date: Mon, Jul 29 (353333-07) `4 pm COMING IN SEPT AND OCT— Caregiver Spa Getaway Weekend

OTHER TRIPS

Feb, 2014 Tropical Costa Rica This trip will include 9 days and 14 meals as we enjoy lush forests and stunning waterfalls - exotic wildlife and endless coastlines. Costa Rica is truly a slice of paradise - from San Jose, the colorful capital city, to Selvatura Park, to a cloud forest reserve with its diverse world of exotic flora and fauna in the heart of Monteverde. We will tour a coffee estate to learn how coffee is cultivated, and later that afternoon relax in the Guanacaste region, which is known for its beauty and fine sandy beaches. Venture into one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens and its nearby gallery of beautiful hummingbirds. On a leisurely-paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour, learn about the cloud forest’s unique ecosystem, its mammals, birds, plants and flora. Travel through the beautiful mountainous landscape to Arenal, for a breathtaking view of the volcano. A delightful cruise on the largest lake in Costa Rica awaits you. In the Cano Negro Refuge, embark on a guided river boat trip in a panga (covered canoe) to view indigenous wildlife, making frequent stops to watch and photograph the wildlife around you. In this land of spas and hot springs, you may opt for a visit to

one of the finest spas in the region. Visit charming towns like Zarcero and Grecia for shopping at a traditional local market. In San Jose we will visit the colorful Plaza de Cultura and the National Theatre. Sponsored by the Friends of the Seymour Center. Phone Linda Mews for more information at 919- 967-4728 or Lmews2@gmail.com Double Occupancy: Approximately $2,350 (includes round trip air from RDU, air taxes and fees, hotel transfers, accommodations, and meals) Look for more details in the Sept, Oct, Nov issue of the Senior Times Slide Show Trip Presentation Seymour Center Mon, June 24 2 pm

Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department Programs The following programs are sponsored by the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department. For more information, call 919-918-7364. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Bingo Bring a friend or just come join all the fun and you may win a prize. Try your luck, sharpen your mind, and see enjoy a small afternoon snack while you play ten games of bingo. Call 919- 918-7364 to register. Fee: FREE Thurs, May 23; Tues, Jun 4; Wed, Aug 7 2 - 3:30 pm Century Center Game Day at Covenant Place Carrboro Recreation and Parks has teamed up with a local senior apartment facility, Covenant Place, to bring you several chances to socialize while playing dominoes, cards and the Nintendo ‘Wii’. No experience is needed so come out and learn something new or just sit and chat with your friends. Fee: FREE Thurs, May 30; Jun 27; Jul 25; Aug 22 1 – 2 pm Covenant Place Senior Picnic Older citizens 50 or better 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. Reg-

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ister by July 22nd. Fee: FREE Sat, Jul 27 4:30 pm Century Center Active Life Ice Cream Social Co-sponsored by Covenant Place Take a break from all the summer heat and enjoy a cool afternoon treat. All you need is $2 and you will have a chance to make your own ice cream sundae. You must register and pay in advance Fee: $2 Tues, Aug 6 2 - 3:30 pm Covenant Place

SOUVENIR STORIES - A MEMOIR CLASS WITH RICKY GARNI AT COVENANT PLACE Students will engage in the process of producing their own souvenirs - small snapshots of their lives’ tiniest and grandest events, treasures, and joyful moments; the unforgettable - that can be linked together into a single volume suitable for publication. It can be held close or offered as gifts to all. Class time will include show-and-tells, sharing and suggestion elements of workshops, as well as reading and discussing the world’s finest memoirs and autobiographies including Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Clarence Day’s Life with Father, Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast, Helen Keller’s The Story of My Life, and many more. Fee: FREE Covenant place

Introduction to Memoirs Introduction to memoirs, with sample short memory sketches to read and discuss. This season’s work: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. “Francie Nolan, avid reader, penny-candy connoisseur, and adroit observer of human nature, has much to ponder in colorful, turn-of-the-century Brooklyn.” Our reading and writing begins Thurs, May 16 2 – 3 pm

Discussion of A Tree Grows In Brooklyn Discussion of A Tree Grows In Brooklyn: what moment best transports us into the past? Short writing exercise based upon a lost joy in the world Gas lights? Fireside chats? Listening to the radio after dinner? Students discuss their ideas for their writing projects. Short samples of souvenirs from James Thurber and EB White. Thurs, Jun 20 2 – 3 pm

ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES

Page 38 First Samples of Souvenirs First samples: the class reads and responds to our first souvenirs. In TREE: most of the atmosphere elements are outdated (first wave immigration, factory workers, trolley cars, organ grinders) - does that make it more or less easy to enter into an attachment with the book and why? Time permitting, we will examine photographs of Brooklyn: now and then. Thurs, Jul 18 2 – 3 pm Reading of Memory Impressions Short reading of memory impressions from James Tate. Continued work on students’ souvenirs. In TREE: Character: how does Betty Smith bring dimension to characters? Be prepared to argue that Johnny is a good father, and then, that he isn’t, and to write a Pros and Cons list for your own memoir characters. Thurs, Aug 15 2 – 3 pm

CARRBORO SENIOR PROGRAMING

DAY TRIPS

Walk In Registration Only. Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! Transportation is by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility. In order to receive a refund you must cancel 2 weeks prior to the trip. Raleigh Little Theatre – Once on This Island Musical. Celebrate the art of storytelling with this rousing Calypso-flavored pop score that garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run. This beautiful song and dance masterpiece tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island lead Ti Moune on a quest that tests the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Fee: $19 Sun, Jun 9 2 – 6 pm

Senior Times Natural Science Center of Greensboro & Animal Discovery Zoological Park Great attractions in one location! Get eye-to-eye with tigers, meerkats, monkeys and more in Animal Discovery. Roam through the Dinosaur Gallery, attend interactive shows. Please bring money for lunch. Fee: $15 Tues, Jul 2 8:45 am – 4 pm Barn Dinner Theatre – Love Machine the Musical Take a trip down Memory Lane in this high energy revue of classic Motown! Join us as we pay tribute to Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and more! Fee: $49 Tues, Aug 13 11:30am - 5:30 pm

GOLDEN TRAILS

Eno River State Park Come explore the Cole Mill trail at Eno River State Park! This is an easy 1.2-mile hike with a short incline and some uneven footing. We will get to know some of the trees that are common in a NC forest and hopefully see and hear some of the birds that call this forest home. Scenic laurel covered bluffs dominate the opposite riverbank. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them! Fee: $4 Thurs, May 9 8:30 am – 12 noon Johnston Mill Nature Preserve Johnston Mill Nature Preserve consists of 295 acres. It is one of Triangle Land Conservancy’s (TLC) public access properties and is considered one of Orange County’s most important natural areas. It was included in the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County. New Hope Creek cuts through the Northwest corner of the site and is joined by Old Field Creek, which flows out of Duke Forest. There is a well-marked 1.5 mile Robin’s Trail with bridges over Old Field Creek and intermittent streams. We will look for many nesting neo-tropical migrants such as Hooded Warbler, Scarlet Tanager and Indigo Bunting. Fee: $4 Thurs, Jun 6 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Adam’s Tract In 1950, Dr J. Edison Adams, beloved UNC professor of botany, purchased and improved an old homestead as a residence for his family. This is the 27 acre Adam’s tract along Bolin Creek which connects with Carrboro’s Wilson Park. Trails through the northern portion reveal a contrasting older deciduous forest of oaks, hickories and beech on steep slopes leading down to Bolin Creek. Fee: $4 Fri, Jul 5 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

BREAKFAST WITH AN EXPERT

Listen to local experts discuss their field of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot coffee, fruit and muffins courtesy of the Recreation and Parks Department. All programs start at 9:30 am and last 1-1½ hours unless otherwise noted. Fee: FREE 9:30 – 11:00am Century Center Healthy Aging: You Are What You Eat Susan Wyler from Triangle Nutritional Wellness at Chapel Hill Doctors Integrative Health Center will discuss the aging process while offering practical ways to adjust diet and lifestyle choices to maintain vigor, energy and focus as long as possible. In addition, she will cover the importance of nourishing the micro flora in our guts and getting enough fiber and micro-nutrients through whole foods rather than supplements whenever possible. Thurs, Apr 30 Plantar Fasciitis Solutions Do your feet and heels hurt, especially in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning? Do you hobble around for a bit before your feet warm up? You may be experiencing plantar fasciitis or other related ailments and this clinic is for you! Fleet Feet Sports will offer you natural solutions for easing the pain, including stretching, massage, foam rolling, and introducing you to products that can truly help. Wear comfortable clothes, as we’ll be stretching during this session. Thurs, Jun 6

June - August 2013

Meet the Carrboro Police Department K-9 Unit Come and enjoy an exciting demonstration by the Carrboro Police Department’s K-9 unit. The officer will demonstrate how these highly trained canine beauties are used to sniff out drugs and discuss other K-9 duties, training techniques, and will take questions. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and pet the dogs one-on-one. Thurs, Jul 25

Paw Paws then Persimmons Jenny Schnaak, co-director of Carrboro’s new Wild Food + Herb Market, will give an introduction to her favorite wild edibles of the NC Piedmont, and how to harvest in a safe, sustainable and ethically sound manner in order to strengthen connections between humans and natural ecosystems. Thurs, Aug 15

Tennis Play Day Co-Sponsored By Durham Orange Community Tennis Association Join us at Wilson Park in Carrboro to participate in a Tennis Play Day on June 29th. Participants will learn tennis skills and be able to test those skills in games and challenges. This event will have activities for the oldest and youngest members of your family, so bring everyone along. We will supply the equipment; all you need to do is come prepared for fun! Prior tennis experience not necessary! Fee: FREE Sat, Jun 29 9 – 11 am Wilson Park Poet’s Open Mic Night Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Open Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of each month for POETS OPEN MIC NIGHT. This is a night where poets can engage with others and share the power and diversity of poetry. This event is staged to provide the venue for people to celebrate, to share, and to encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. For information on this program please call 919- 918-7364. Fee: FREE May 7 – Aug 6 (1st Tuesdays) 7 – 9 pm Open Eye Cafe

June - August 2013 Chalk It Up Contest Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department’s First Annual Chalk It Up Contest. Get your creative juices flowing and transform the Town Hall Pavilion sidewalks into colorful, chalky creations. We will supply you with the chalk to create your masterpiece (no outside materials allowed). Trophies will be awarded to the Best of Show in each division (Youth, Teen, Adult and Professional). Judges’ decisions are final. Register to be a part of this exciting new community event. Register by June 17th. Space is limited. Fee: $5 Sun, Jun 23 2 – 4 pm Carrboro Town Commons Nia Dance Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial, dance and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. Come experience the Joy of Movement! Fee: $42 Wed, Jun 5 – Jul 10 7 – 8 pm Wed, Jul 17 – Aug 21 5:30 - 6:30 pm Mon, Jul 29 – Sept 9 9 – 10 am Century Center Zumba Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Then join us for a Zumba class! When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes use highenergy Latin and International music to create a high-energy, easy-to-follow dance fitness class. No previous dance experience is necessary. Fee: $40 Tues, May 14 - Jun 18 7:30 - 8:30 pm Thurs, May 30 – Jul 11 (no class 7/4/13) 7 – 8 pm Tues, Jul 9 – Aug 13 7:30 - 8:30 pm Thurs, Jul 25 – Aug 29 7 – 8 pm Century Center

Senior Times Dance - Latin Want to learn the Latin dance moves from Dirty Dancing? You’ll be on your way to being better than they in no time! Learn to Merengue, Salsa, Rumba, and Cha cha with personal instruction from an experienced dancer. The classes will focus on lead/follow techniques, basic patterns and footwork, rhythm, and ease on the dance floor. No partner is required. Please wear comfortable footwear that stay on your feet, preferably no rubber soles. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, and sandals are not appropriate. Fee: $70 Mon, Jun 10 - Jul 15 7 - 8:30 pm Century Center Ballroom Dance If you’ve ever wanted to learn ballroom dancing, here’s your opportunity. This 6 week ballroom ‘sampler’ class will introduce the basics of three American style ballroom favorites including foxtrot, waltz, and tango. The class will focus on lead/ follow techniques, basic patterns and footwork, rhythm, and ease on the dance floor. No partner is required. Please wear comfortable footwear, preferably no rubber soles that stay on your feet such as dress shoes or character shoes. Athletic shoes, flipflops, and sandals are not appropriate. Fee: $70 Sun, Jul 7 – Aug 11 4:30 – 6 pm Century Center Morning Yoga Get your morning started with Yoga. The practice of Yoga can help you release tension, stretch and strengthen your body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet and bring an exercise mat, blanket or beach towel (some available for class use). Fee: $38 Fri, Aug 2 – Sept 6 9 – 10 am Century Center

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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 Dana Hughes, Senior Games Coordinator, at 919-918-7372. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsoring organizations. Orange County 2013 Senior Games Athletic Events were held Sat, Mar 23 – Wed, May 15, and SilverArts will be on display through Thursday, May 30 at the Seymour Center. We would like to say a big Thank You to Walgreens and Piedmont Electric for support of the 2013 games and arts. Walgreens was our major sponsor and without their support there would have been no 2013 t-shirts. 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 15. SilverArts The SilverArts show opened on April 8 with a lovely reception, and items will remain on display until Thurs, May 30. All artwork must be picked up on Fri, May 31 between 1- 4 pm. The winners in Heritage Arts were: Basketweaving 1st place: Peg Rees, 2nd place: Hattie Vanhook; Crocheting – 1st place: Peggy Lanier; Jewelry – 1st place: Helen Frederick, 2nd place: Lois Moran, and 3rd place: Virginia Davis; Knitting – 1st place: Toni Shaw; Needlework – 1st place: Helen Frederick; Woodworking – 1st place: Joan Hiskey, 2nd place: John Hughes; other arts- 1st place: Charley Norwood (beaded basket), 2nd place: Helen Frederick (greeting card). There were other categories in which there was room for other artists but no entries in pottery, quilting, rugs, tatting & needlelace, tole/decorative painting; weaving, and woodcarving. The winners in Visual Arts were: Acrylics - 1st place Peggy Lanier; Drawings – 1st place: Francis Miller, 2nd place: Joe Cammarato; Mixed Media – 1st place: Faye Kalman, 2nd place: Sunny Marlow, 3rd place: Pat Merriman; Oil – 1st place: Pat Merriman; Pastels – 1st place: Christine Berndt, 2nd place: Mary Ann Miles, 3rd place: Linda Jen, Photography – 1st place: Robert Berndt, 2nd place: Faye Kalman; Watercolor – 1st place: Janet Kelo, 2nd place: Jane Levy, 3rd place: Christine Berndt. There were no entries in sculpture. Remember SilverArts will be on display through Thursday, May 30 at the Seymour Center. Congratulations to all! The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners qualify to advance to the State Finals competition and will receive and information at the Awards Celebration on May 15. Good luck to all Orange County’s winners! 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 Kathy Porter, RSVP Project Director Vicki Hill, Assistant Director Judy Mathias, Senior Education Corps Caroline Wood, Administrative Assistant Call 919-968-2070 or email: rsvp@ orangecountync.gov A service of Orange County Dept on Aging, the Corporation for National & Community Service, National Senior Service Corps with local support from the Towns of Carrboro & Chapel Hill.

CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER

103 Meadowland Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • 919-245-2015 Mailing address: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Monday – Thursday 8 am - 8 pm; Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Saturday 9 am – 11 am Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support from Friends of Central Orange Senior Center. Lisa Berley, Front Desk Manager, 919-245-2015 Dawn Smith, Facility Manager, 919-245-2021 Terry Colville, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-2016, e-mail: tcolville@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020 email: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255 email: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER, CALL 919-245-2015.

Are you experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@ orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Dementia Outreach Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BSBA, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Shuang Wang, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist

Aging Transitions Help-Line: 919-968-2087 Monday - Friday

9 am – 4 pm

SEYMOUR CENTER

2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-968-2070

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 9 pm; Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Managed by the Orange County Department on Aging, with support from Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, and Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 919-968-2070 Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 919-245-4252 Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 919-245-4251 Cydnee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-4250, e-mail: csims@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255, e-mail: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 919-968-2070.

OC Web 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 Monday, May 27 and Thursday, July 4 for holidays