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June/July/August 2015
News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults
SENIOR CENTERS Aging Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26 Bridge & Other Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Carrboro Senior Programming . . . . . . . 37-38 Dance, Music & Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
Educational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Language Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Notes from the Director & Editor. . . . . . . . . 2 Orange County Senior Games . . . . . . . . . 39 Organizations & Club Meetings. . . . . . . 35-36 Pottery Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Senior Times NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Seymour Technology Center. . . . . . . . . 21-23 Seniors on the Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-37 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32 Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Volunteer Connect 55 Opportunities. . . 12-13 Wellness Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-20
Visit us at www.orangecountync.gov/aging or facebook.com/OrangeCountyDepartmentonAging To join the bi-monthly listserv, email maustin@orangecountync.gov and request to join the list. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Centers.
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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR & EDITOR
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FROM THE R O T C E R DI
While many folks are thinking of relaxing and vacationing, we here at the Orange County Department on Aging keep moving “full steam ahead.” Summer is a great time for us to launch new projects with the help of summer interns from UNC-CH. With this issue of Senior Times it has now been a year since we unveiled our new department logo, a redesigned website, and launched our Facebook page. Our motto, “Endless Possibilities,” really has captured the essence of our department’s work. We are all on an aging journey, and each of us must find our own unique way. For some of us it means “rightsizing” to the perfect home. For others it may mean finding that perfect volunteer opportunity and for others it may be finding that perfect hobby. Your Department on Aging is here to help all along the way. We are moving toward the end of Year Three of the Master Aging Plan and we have been busy. Almost 90% of our 48 goals for this year have been met. We are especially pleased with the success of our Project EngAGE Senior Leaders and the Resource teams that they have created. On page 8 you will see an article about our recruitment for the next class. We hope you will consider nominating someone in your community. Don’t miss on page 11 the many new opportunities that are available for transportation in our county. We have been very busy advocating for more transportation services and it is on its way. Our Aging in Community series is continuing with a “nuts and bolts” session on what you need to know if you are sharing a home with others. This concept of shared housing is growing in the senior communities all across the nation. And finally you will not want to miss our End of Life Choices and Quality of Life series that begins in June. This three part series is going to tackle some of those hard to talk about, but very important issues that we all face as we are aging. As always I love hearing from you and seeing you at the Senior Centers. Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@orangecountync.gov
Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Counselor Holds Office Hours at Senior Centers! Betsy Corbett, Orange County’s VA Benefits Counselor, holds weekly office hours at both senior centers. She will explain and explore eligibility for Veterans Affairs (VA) health and financial aid benefits. Betsy is available for appointments Monday mornings at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, and all day on Wednesdays at the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough. To make an appointment at either location, call Betsy at 919-245-2890.
TEL: 555 555 5555
Do you need help paying for Medicare?
Medicare recipients with limited income and assets may qualify for money-saving programs, called Extra Help and Medicare Savings Program. Make an appointment today! CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER: 919.245.2015 SEYMOUR CENTER: 919.968.2070
“Good Ole Summer Time” at Orange County’s Central Orange and Seymour Centers. You can take advantage of ALL the offerings at BOTH locations. As we move forward toward the “Good Ole” summer days, enjoy the new and different things to do at both centers. Delve into the pages of this Senior Times issue and discover what’s available and then take advantage of the programs and services that interest, and will benefit, you. During May, we need participants and visitors to complete our annual interest survey to aid us in planning our activities and programs. Taking a few moments to complete the survey will help us help you. Stop by a front desk at either center, fill out a survey and know that it can make a difference in future programming. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your idea(s) for programs. Remember, the Orange County Senior Centers are for YOU, and we want our programs to interest and benefit you.
FROM THE EDITOR
Sincerely, Myra Austin Senior Times Managing Editor Senior Centers Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging maustin@orangecountync.gov
Preserve Your Memories of Life in Chapel Hill in a Permanent Installation at the Chapel Hill Library UNBOUND, a new video-based public artwork for the Chapel Hill Library is creating a digital “memory library” capturing the life of our community, and we want you to include things from your personal library. Your personal library may be a box in the attic, a hutch in the den or a file on your computer. It doesn’t even have to include books. We are looking for family recipes, stories, movies, menus, school papers and old photographs, digital photos, mementos, love letters, and more that tell your stories about life in this community. The final product, a multi-panel, mixed media digital installation, will be installed at the library this summer.
UNBOUND seeks to include 1,000 or more objects and media from the community to tell the story about life in Chapel Hill, past and present. Erik Carlson says he is looking for “images of items that represent people, places, and happenings that bind Chapel Hill as a community.” Carlson is also seeking individual stories, noting that he wants to include content that “reveals the personal, everyday reality of life here, both past and present.”
Content for the installation will be gathered in a number of ways. You are not being asked to donate or even loan your original. Participants can submit scanned images, digital photos, and movies directly via the project website at http://unboundartwork. org, which gives information about the project and specifics about contributing content. Participants can also bring items to the Library’s Digital Media Lab at a number of “scanning sessions” and get help scanning or photographing items to share with the artwork, and to keep for your own.
The project is part of the Town’s Percent for Art program, established in 2002, which allocates 1% of selected capital project expenditures for public art. The selection committee included members of the Public Arts Commission, Town Council, Library and Town staff, as well as members of the local arts community. After a rigorous selection process, Erik Carlson, a Rhode Island-based media artist, was chosen for this project. An overview of Carlson’s work can be found at http://cargocollective. com/areacprojects.
For information about the project, how to contribute, and upcoming events, visit http:// unboundartwork.org. For information about the Town’s Percent for Art program and the Office of Public and Cultural Arts, visit http://www.chapelhillarts.org. For more information about the Chapel Hill Public Library, visit www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org, call 919-968-2777, or stop by any service desk in the Library, located at 100 Library Drive off Estes Dr.
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Come to a Senior Center for “One Stop Shopping” Social workers at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center can help seniors, and disabled adults, apply for a variety of financial aid services - such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly Food Stamps), Energy Assistance, and Medicaid. Our Aging Transition social workers are able to discuss your questions and concerns about these programs in a confidential setting, and to complete the required paper work. This is called, “One-Stop Shopping”. To find out if you qualify for any of these programs, call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087, Mon - Fri, 9 am – 4 pm to make an appointment.
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End of Life Choices & Quality of Life: Three Part Series The Project EngAGE “End-of-Life Choices” Senior Resource Team proudly presents a threepart series to promote end-of-life discussions and planning, in order to maximize quality of life and choices. June: Book Discussion of Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, by Atul Gawande Central Orange Senior Center: Thurs, June 25 (233024-01) 4 – 6 pm Seymour Center: Mon, June 29 (333034) 4:30 - 6:30 pm Please register by June 19. July: "Fireside Chat" with Project EngAGE Senior Leader, Sheila Evans & Department on Aging, Social Worker, Pam Tillett, on The Importance of End of Life Discussions Central Orange Senior Center: Thurs, July 30 (233024-02) 4 – 6 pm Seymour Center: Thurs, July 23 (333034) 4:30 - 6:30 pm Please register by July 17. August: Legal Aid of Pittsboro, Presentation on Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Advance Healthcare Directives Central Orange Senior Center: Thurs, Aug 27 (233024-03) 4 – 6 pm Seymour Center: Thurs, Aug 13 (333034) 4 – 6 pm Please register by Aug 10 To register, please call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015, or the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070
You’ll Want to Know Effective July 1: Change in Saturday Operation Hours for Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough Due to a change in the SportsPlex’s operations and funding for the Central Orange Senior Center, the center, effective July 1 will no longer be open on Saturdays.
Registration Forms Update New Senior Center registration forms are available. We need all current Senior Center participants to complete the new forms and sign the waivers. Stop by the front desk at either Senior Center to receive a form or go to our website and look for the “Registration Blitz” logo where you will find the new form. Senior Center Interest Surveys In May, participants should take the opportunity to evaluate the Senior Centers’ programs and participate in the interest survey. Facebook – the Department on Aging page facebook.com/ OrangeCountyDepartmentonAging and a new revamped website, www. orangecountync.gov/aging Check them out and become a Facebook Friend!
Project EngAGE If you are interested in being in the next class, or would like more details, please contact Yvette Garcia Missri, JD, MPH, Project EngAGE Coordinator at 919-338-6377 or email: ymissri@orangecountync.gov, or Janice Tyler, Director of the Department on Aging at 919-245-4255. Registration for Programs Required You should register for all programs and classes in advance – both FREE ones, and those with a fee. Classes and events may become filled, or cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached. Don’t be left out!
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 pay 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 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. govInformation 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. Dining For Dollars Meals on Wheels of Chapel Hill and Carrboro “Dining for Dollars” event on June 6th at Hickory Tavern, dinner and silent auction and all funds to serve the beneficiaries of Meals on Wheels in 2015-2016. Check Out Our Senior Page in the Chapel Hill Herald Newspaper Just a reminder, we have a senior page in the Chapel Hill Herald on Sundays which gives information on some of the events for the upcoming month. Look for it on Sun, Jun 28 and Jul 26.
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In Praise of Age TV Show In Praise of Age (IPOA) is a weekly, award-winning television production dedicated to informing and entertaining older adults and the community on issues of aging. All half-hour shows are sponsored by the Orange County Department on Aging, UNC Health Care, Carol Woods Retirement Community, the Friends of both the Central Orange Senior Center and the Seymour Center, and Carolina Meadows Retirement Community of Chapel Hill. We also welcome a new sponsor, the University of North Carolina Institute on Aging. In Praise of Age is produced by Jerry Passmore, former director of the Orange County Department on Aging, who can be contacted for questions or program suggestions at passmorejerry@gmail. com. Show times are every Saturday at 7:30 pm on Time Warner Cable TV: Channel 8 in Chapel Hill Channel 4 in Carrboro Channel 18 in Durham area The program is replayed every Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center or on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. On the first Saturday of each month, IPOA will be highlighting an inspiring life story. This program series will feature in June, Billy Barnes, long time Chapel Hill resident and noted freelance writer, photographer and musician; in July, Jean Holcomb, founder of Viking Travel, with 30+ years of travel experience with seniors; in August, Rhoda Wynn, community advocate for the Arts, UNC Professor of Communication and assistant to Paul Green, noted American playwright. June 6: A Conversation with Billy Barnes: Rhoda Wynn interviews one of Chapel Hill’s long time, well known and beloved residents, who has been a freelance writer and photographer with many musical and photographic talents, including writing and performing the theme song for the In Praise of Age TV Show. (Original Air Date: 12/1/08) June 13: “What the Faith Community Can Do”: Dr Gary Gunderson, DDiv, presents the keynote address at the Orange County Department on Aging’s Faith and Aging
Symposium on how to bring together the faith-based leaders and members to better serve their aging congregations. The program was held at the Central Orange Senor Center in Hillsborough on March 5, 2015. (Original Air Date: 6/13/15) June 20: “Thrifty Rich: Making the Most out of Limited Financial Resources”. Margie Dewoskin, Former Director of Employment and Training with the JTCOG Area Agency on Aging, gives ups timely tips on living on a limited income. Hosted by Katherine Leith. (Original Air Date: 6/1/02) June 27: “Senior Housing in Orange County: Types, Cost and Availability”: As part of the Senior Housing Expo on Oct 25, 2014, Cherie Rosemond, Research Scientist at UNC Institute on Aging and Rachel Wilber, UNC Public Health graduate student update the audience on Orange County’s current long term care seniordesignated housing, including care, services and costs. (Original Air Date: 6/27/15) July 4: “Any time is Travel Time”: Jean Holcomb, founder and President of Viking Travel, shares with Bobbie Lubker how travel has changed over the last 30 years, the importance of travel agents even today in assisting older travelers, and exciting opportunities and important information for new and seasoned travelers. (Original Air Date: 4/10/10) RAD 2/25/12 July 11: “Mindful Dying”: Part of Let’s Talk about Death and Dying Series of the Orange County Department on Aging, Pam Tillett, Social Worker/Dementia Specialist, presents key principles of mindfulness meditation and its benefits as we approach the end of life. Ethan Lechner, Social Worker, Carol Woods Retirement Community, leads the audience in a meditation breathing exercise and its importance. The program was held on April 2, 2015 at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, NC. (Original Air Date: 7/11/15) July 18: “Are My Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Disease or Something Else?”: Dr Jennie Byrne, Cognitive Psychiatrist in Chapel Hill, shares information about our memories and cognitive issues at the Seymour Center program on May 2, 2012. (Original Air Date: 8/4/12)
July 25: “Social Security: The Big Picture”: Host Bobbie Lubker interviews Dr Andrew Dobelstein on his book, Understanding the Social Security Act. Dr Dobelstein examines some of the more salient elements of Social Security and Medicare that are important to policy makers and the general public. (Original Air Date: 10/10/ 09) August 1: “A Conversation with Rhoda Wynn”: Rhoda Wynn shares her wonderful life with host Jerry Passmore. She begins with her move in 1946 to Chapel Hill, NC, teaching Radio Production/Communication at UNC, marrying Earl Wynn, founder of the UNC Department of Communication, and eventually becoming the Assistant to Paul Green, Pulitzer prize-winning playwright and the creator of the outdoor performance drama movement. (Original Air Date: 4/27/02) August 8: “Tiny Houses”: Father-son team Teal and Gerry Brown of Wishbone Tiny Homes in Asheville, NC present an overview of the tiny house movement phenomenon with an emphasis on design, comfort, safety, zoning and ADA compliance. The program was held at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center on March 25, 2015 as part of the Aging in Community Speaker Series. (Original Air Date: 8/8/15) August 15: “Las Vegas Night 2015 at the Central Orange Senior Center”: Enjoy highlights of the Friends’ annual fundraising event held April 18, 2015, that included music, dancing, dinner and table games such as blackjack and roulette, as well as an auction of items bid on with table winnings. (Original Air Date: 8/15/15) August 22: “Life and Music of Cole Porter: Part 1”: The Prime Time Players present a variety show celebrating the life and music of Cole Porter through dance, song and performance at the Seymour Center in December, 2011. This is your chance to see it if you missed the live performance. (Original Air Date: 6/2/12) August 29: “Life and Music of Cole Porter: Part 2”: This is the second half of the Prime Time Players’ presentation of their show celebrating the life and music of Cole Porter at the Seymour Center. Also, Bobbie Lubker interviews the actor who plays Cole Porter, Dr John L. Lubker, while in character, on Porter’s life. (Original Air Date: 6/9/12)
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Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/ Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultation, assessments, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Ryan Lavalley, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Eileen Nilsen, BS, Transportation Specialist Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BS, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Zhenzhen Yu, MSW, Bi-lingual Social Worker Aging Transitions Help-Line: 919-968-2087 Chinese Help-Line: 919-259-0232 Monday - Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Live Alone? The Telephone Reassurance Program gives peace of mind to seniors who live alone. The FREE Department on Aging program provides a morning safetycheck phone call, Monday through Friday. These calls offer a sense of security and support to seniors in their choice to remain living independently. Trained volunteers call each participant at a set time. If calls remain unanswered after 3 tries, this information is relayed to the Aging Transitions staff. If interested in receiving Telephone Reassurance calls, please contact the Aging Transitions Helpline at 919-968-2087. Interested in becoming a Telephone Reassurance volunteer? Please call the RSVP office at 919-245-4241.
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Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten (a movie screening)
The much acclaimed feature-length film, Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten, made its national debut during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference on Sept. 26, 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Washington, DC, and was recently been selected to officially screen during the 2015 NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington in March. Produced by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and CashWorks HD Productions, the 119-min documentary recounts the turbulent history surrounding the troubled desegregation of New Hanover County Public School System in NC during the late 1960s through 1971, and the violent incidents (reminiscent of what we saw in Ferguson, MO. this summer) that led up to the false prosecution of eight black male students, a white female community organizer, and a fiery civil rights activist, Rev Benjamin Chavis, for protesting racial injustice. The case of the Wilmington Ten made national and international headlines, resulting in the federal government, and specifically the Congressional Black Caucus, speaking out for justice. Produced, written and directed by Wilmington Journal staff writer Cash Michaels, the film also traces how the Black Press, led initially by Wilmington Journal publisher Thomas C Jervay, Sr, and subsequently over 40 years later by his daughter, publisher-editor Mary Alice Jervay Thatch, through the NNPA, ultimately pushed for, and achieved the official and dramatic exoneration of the Wilmington Ten in 2012 by NC Gov Beverly Perdue. Featured exclusive interviews in the film include Gov: Beverly Perdue, who tells how powerful people across the state of NC tried to stop her from granting pardons of innocence to the Wilmington Ten; Joseph McNeil, Wilmington, NC native and member of the legendary Greensboro Four, who tells why black students had to stand up for freedom and against racism during the 1960’s and 70’s; Dr Benjamin Chavis, NNPA president and leader of the Wilmington Ten, who relives the events that led up to that racially violent week in Wilmington in Feb 1971; Rev Jeremiah Wright, pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, recalling how he and other clergy from the United Church of Christ came to Raleigh in 1977 and met with then Gov James Hunt to implore him to pardon the Wilmington Ten, only to be rejected. The film made its NC debut April 5, 2014 during a special preview at UNC – Wilmington in Wilmington, NC, and was also featured during the 2015 Hayti Heritage Film Festival in Durham in Feb. Written by M. Cash Michaels Central Orange SC Sat, Jul 18 (233013-01) 6 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
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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 OC ALERTS. Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro have implemented a NEW mass notification system to warn residents of impending threats and hazards. The NEW OC ALERTS system replaces the previous system, referred to as Code Red, and requires residents to re-register. OC Alerts will provide alerts via home phone, cell phone, text message, and email. You choose the types of alerts you want to receive and how you want to be notified! To complete your free registration for OC Alerts, visit www.readyorange.org website and click on “OC ALERTS”. “If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you!” If you need help with completion of the new notification system, staff at the Orange County Aging Helpline, 919-968-2087, will be able to assist you. Are You Eligible for the Special Needs Registry to Get Help in an Emergency? Are you concerned about where to go if the power goes out for several days, or if there were damage to your home? If you worry about these things - don’t wait until the last minute to get help. You may be eligible for the Special Needs Registry. People on the list will be contacted in the event of an emergency, and if needed, helped to get to a special needs shelter. Call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087 - or come to the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center for more information, and to find out if you’re eligible to get on the Special Needs Registry. Be Smart – Don’t Be Left Unprepared! To find out if the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center Will be open after a storm call the front desk after 8 am. Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015 Seymour Center: 919-968-2070
Bi-Lingual (Chinese/English) Volunteers Needed at the Bi-Lingual (Chinese/English) Volunteers Needed at the Senior Times teers Needed at the Seymour Center Seymour Center Page 6
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Bi-Lingual (Chinese/English) Volunteers ! ! atis looking the Seymour Center TheNeeded Seymour Center for bilingual volunteers who help Mandarin/Cantonese The Seymour Center is looking for can bilingual volunteers who can help Mandarin/Cantonese
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seniors with language-related services: translation, class services: assistance, interpretation speaking seniors with language-related translation, classand assistance, interpretation and o can help speaking Mandarin/Cantonese Theetc. Seymour Center of is looking for bilingual volunteers who can help Mandarin/ Any amount help will be appreciated. If you are bi-lingual and interested in spending etc. Any amount of help will be appreciated. If you areCreative bi-lingual and spend interested spending The Crafters time in together each week mainly working on jewelry class assistance, interpretation and with Cantonese speaking seniors language-related services: translation, class projects and enjoying friendship on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the some time with Chinese-speaking seniors at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill or the Central some time with Chinese-speaking seniors at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill or the Central assistance, interpretation and etc. Any amount of help will be appreciated. If gual and interested in spending Seymour Center and Thursdays from 9 am – 12 noon at the Central Orange youOrange are Hill bi-lingual interested in spending some time with Chinese-speaking Senior Center in Hillsborough, please call the Chinese Help-line at 919-259-0232. Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough, please call the Chinese Help-line at 919-259-0232. SC. At least once or twice a year we create special projects for our outreach nter in Chapel or theand Central seniors at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill or the Central Orange Senior programs. Some are: e Help-line at 919-259-0232. Center in Hillsborough, please call the Chinese Help-line at 919-259-0232. • Breast cancer patients at UNC Hospital have received heart-shaped pink beaded earrings 兼备双语，敬爱老人，愿意帮助不会英文的老人更好的融入美国社区，享受服务吗？若 感 three consecutive Octobers. 兼备双语，敬爱老人，愿意帮助不会英文的老人更好的融入美国社区，享受服务吗？若 感 • Jewelry, scarves and hats were given to the Battered Women and Children’s 入美国社区，享受服务吗？若 感 趣，请拨打橙郡老年中心中文热线919-259-0232. 趣，请拨打橙郡老年中心中文热线919-259-0232. Shelter in Orange County. • We help fill school backpacks for children in Chatham County • Lap blankets were given to the Meals on Wheels program in Durham County • Gift bags with slippers, gloves and small toiletries were given to needy children in Orange County • Necklaces were made for Meals on Wheels’ recipients for Mother’s Day last year, and 75 bracelets were made and distributed to them for Christmas. Please join fellow LGBT seniors for socializing, laughter and support as the As you read, we do give back to people in the community as well as creating Seymour Center offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. Come join us personal treasures. We always have jewelry and other unique items on display for and get involved. The group meets the second Thurs from 6 – 7:30 pm at purchase at both senior centers. Stop by and check out our creations. the Seymour Center on Homestead Rd in Chapel Hill. Refreshments are provided by The Root Cellar (formerly Foster’s) in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page - https:/www. facebook.com/lgbtsrs - or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@orangecountync.gov), Director Orange County Department on Aging, for information. The Orange County Community Giving Fund is an encompassing fund for Orange County government, so donations can be given to any department or County-sponsored activity through this fund. Cash, stocks, bonds, or real property gifts will be tax deductible and used for the purpose for which they are given and acknowledged as such. The fund is managed by the Triangle Community Foundation and gives the public an opportunity to designate a tax deductible donation, which supplements the County’s annual budget. Orange County residents can designate part of their Are you an unpaid caregiver who could use a break from your caregiving estate through the fund and specify the purpose for which the gift will be used. responsibilities one day a week? If so, you may want to take advantage of To learn more about the fund or to request an information packet, please the Orange County Department on Aging’s Caregivers Day Out program. It visit the Orange County Community Giving Fund Web site at www.ocncgiving.org gives caregivers a chance for some time off while their loved ones socialize and participate in group activities and exercises. The program is FREE Note: The Friends of Central Orange Senior and is held on Wednesdays, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Robert and Pearl Center and the Friends of the Robert and Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. If you are interested in being considered Pearl Seymour Center continue to support the for participation, or would like more information, please contact the Program respective centers and welcome all levels of Manager, Carolyn B. Jefferson, RN, BSN at 919-929-1742 financial support which can be made directly to each organization and are tax deductible.
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COMMUNITY GIVING FUND
Would You Like A “Caregiver Day Out”?
Are You Turning 65 in the Next Six Months? Welcome to Medicare! Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information “bombarding” you? If so, come to a seminar offered by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and the Orange County Department on Aging to learn about Medicare and all of its parts. People turning age 65 - those who are retiring, retired or continuing to work - should attend to learn more about Medicare and how to avoid penalties. General information on choosing a plan during this once in a lifetime “window” will be covered – including Medicare Advantage Plans (Pt C). For those with qualifying incomes, there will also be information on the Extra Help program which lowers your costs. To register, call Central Orange Senior Center 919-245-2015, or Seymour Center 919-968-2070.
Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 4 (223003-02) Seymour Center Wed, July 8 (357112-04)
6 – 7:30 pm 1 – 3 pm
LEGAL SERVICES Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc is a non-profit, federally funded organization that provides free legal assistance, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and senior citizens on a variety of non-criminal legal issues. Areas include consumer/ debtor issues, public benefit denials/appeals, employment, and mortgage foreclosure defense, as well as housing and family law. At the senior centers they execute Simple Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. Volunteer attorneys, including James Wilde and James Sheldon, donate their time to execute documents and advise people on elder law issues. APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Call 1-800-672-5834 Mon - Fri (9 am – 5 pm) to schedule an appointment. Seymour Center (353036) Tues 9 am – 12 noon Central Orange SC (255003) Tues 9 am – 12 noon
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One - Stop – Shop Clinic
for Community Living At The Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center Clinic’s Purpose: The purpose of this free wellness clinic is to support older adults’ (age 60+) abilities to live independently in the community. By providing early identification of risk factors and referral to appropriate services, we hope to increase the likelihood of success in safe independent living, health, and happiness. Assessments, Recommendation, Referrals, and Resources for: • Mood and Memory • Mobility and Fitness • Prescribed and over-the-counter medicine use • Home Safety • Falls Prevention
What will a visit to the One Stop Clinic include? • An initial interview to discuss your concerns and goals • Multidisciplinary assessments (Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work) • Expect to spend 1-2 hours meeting with the team members. • Individualized recommendations for exercise, diet, home modifications, etc. • Possible referral for further testing, counseling, or medical care.
What if I already have a doctor? Our team will not replace a person’s regular doctor visits. However, we will provide you an overview of the clinic results that can be shared with your primary care physician and other specialists.
How do I make an appointment? The clinic is held on the 2nd Thurs of the month from 9 AM - 12 noon at the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in Hillsborough, and the 4th Thurs from 9 AM - 12 noon at the Seymour Center on 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, NC. Please call 919-245-2015 to make an appointment for the Central Orange Senior Center and 919-9682070 for an appointment at the Seymour Center. Sponsored by Orange County Department on Aging in collaboration with partners from UNC.
Keep Your Emergency Contact Information Updated It’s extremely important that you keep your emergency information updated and with you at all times. No one knows when they will be in an accident, or need to have their Emergency Contact person notified. Be sure to have that person’s updated information – including: name, phone number and location! Likewise, be sure you have your insurance information with you, including Medicare, and a list of your current medications. Did you know you can list your emergency information with the Orange County Senior Centers? If you haven’t had the chance to complete the new registration form at a Senior Center, please stop by and complete it, or go to our website, www.orangecountync.gov/aging on the right side under the BLITZ place holder. (Note: you will need to print the form, sign it and take/mail it to a senior center.) All information will be kept confidential.
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Estate Planning Workshops The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Department on Aging are co-sponsoring a two-part series of workshops on Estate Planning. Please register for one set of the following sessions: Chapel Hill Workshops will be held at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill on Wed, June 3 and Thurs, June 4 (2 – 4 pm) The presenter will be Ms Beth Tillman, Attorney-at-Law. Ms. Tillman will cover the following topics: Wed, Jun 3 – Planning for Incapacity (333000-10) Topics include: Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Living Trusts Thurs, Jun 4 – Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property (333000-10) Topics include: Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Organ Donation, Disposition of Remains, and Planning Your Digital Afterlife Hillsborough Workshops will be held at the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in Hillsborough, NC on: Wed, Jun 17 and Thurs, Jun 18 ( 2 – 4 pm) The presenter will be Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law. Mr Lackey will cover the following topics: Wed, Jun 17 – Who's in Charge? (230010-01) Topics include: Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Thurs, Jun 18 – Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond (230010-02) Topics include: Lifetime Gifts, Wills, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes *There will be opportunities for questions and answers during all sessions. Registration deadline is Wed, May 27. Register online at
go.ncsu.edu/estateplanning2015 or by phone at 919-245-2050.
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 Meadowlands Dr. Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Project EngAGE Seeks Nominations Project EngAGE, a senior leadership program of the Department on Aging, seeks nominations for its third class of Orange County Senior Leaders. The third Project EngAGE class will be held from September through December 2015. Project EngAGE is a 13-week leadership-training program that seeks to recruit and train older adults in Orange County to serve as leaders and resources, and to make their communities ideal places to age. Throughout the program, Senior Leaders will explore what it means, and what it takes, to age well in their communities by journeying through our plethora of available aging services, as well as imagining new solutions. Senior Leaders will develop lasting relationships both with one another, as well as with key organizations and agencies, and upon graduation, join graduate Senior Leaders and the Department on Aging to plan and realize innovative projects.
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To express your interest or to nominate a Senior Leader for the next Project EngAGE course, please contact: Yvette Garcia Missri, JD, MPH Project EngAGE Coordinator 919-338-6377 or ymissri@orangecountync.gov
FUNCTIONAL VISION & AGING
Many older adults live with some form of vision change - from mild progression in acuity to various visual impairments that can result in low vision, or total loss of sight. This session will cover vision impairments from a functional perspective. It will address how tasks and environments can be adapted to accommodate visual loss, and how new technologies can assist people’s functional vision. Conducted by the Aging Transitions occupational therapists and guest panelists. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs., Jul 9 (234013-01) 1 - 2 pm Seymour Center Thurs., Aug 13 (332002-01) 1 – 2 pm
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Lunch at the Centers The Seymour and the Central Orange Senior Centers serve lunch Monday - Friday at 12 noon. The Senior Lunch program is operated by the Orange County Department on Aging. People age 60+ are eligible to eat the daily lunches funded by the federal government’s Older Americans Act, the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the Orange County Department on Aging. Although there isn’t a charge for the meals, donations are an important part of the program. For people under age 60, a meal costs $6. Our caterer is the local Nantucket Café. All the meals meet the requirements for people on low salt diets. There are a limited number of meals. The completed registration is processed in 2 – 5 business days. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” basis once you are registered for the program. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration desks are located near the kitchens at each Senior Center, and tickets are distributed as people sign in beginning at 11 am. CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER Thursday Tell All This is the day to update your calendar for the next month. Announcements concerning upcoming programs for the month will be made by the staff. Central Orange SC (257030-01) 12 noon Thurs: Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 13, 27
LUNCH AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER Wednesdays’ Buzz A new program replacing What’s Happening at Seymour to keep you in the know. Look for this special table in the lobby every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Come find out what the entire Buzz is about! Be the first to be in the know! Seymour Center (353053) 10:30 am Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15; Aug 5, 19
The Birthday Party! Each month Nantucket Café provides a sheet cake to honor participants born in that particular month. As special way to honor our citizens further, the staff and Chapel Hill Police Department (when available) will help kick off the party! Central Orange (253004) Seymour Center (353072) 12 noon 1st Mon: Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3
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Senior Times Pick-Up Locations Pick up your Senior Times at one of these locations or watch for it in the Herald Sun newspaper the 2nd Sat of the month when the quarterly Senior Times is published. For the most current pick up locations, go to www.orangecountync.gov/aging/ PickUpLocations.asp. Durham: Panera Bread -15/501 Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Arts Center, Carolina House, Carolina Springs, Carol Woods, Carrboro Community Health Center, Carrboro Public Library, Carrboro Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Chapel HillCarrboro YMCA, Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center–Main St. Carrboro, Covenant Place, Dr Allan Maltbie - UNC Medicine, Elmo’s, Eubanks Rd Park & Ride, First Baptist Manley Estates, Hatfield Berang Hearing Center, Mama Dip’s, Meadowmont – Café Carolina and the Cedars, Seymour Center, Tony Hall & Associates, UNC Health Care-HWY 54, University Mall’s Service Desk, Weaver Street Market - Carrboro. Outdoor Racks: CVS Pharmacy-Ram’s Plaza, Flyleaf Books, Hargraves Recreation Center, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North), Kinetix Health Club, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS) on Homestead Rd, Park & Ride Lot Old Fayetteville Rd, Seymour Center, Trading Post Market & Grill-New HWY 86, UNC Ambulatory Care Center (Mason Farm Rd), and University Mall Hillsborough/Central Orange Area: Balloons Above Orange, Brookshire Nursing Home, Cardinal State Bank, Carillon Senior Living, Carolina Vision, Central Orange Senior Center, Chamber of Commerce, Dentist Dr Sam Chang (N Churton St), Dentist Dr Berry Holly (Meadowlands), Duke Family Practice, Durham Tech-OC campus student break room, Hillsborough Medical Clinic-Corbin St, Hillsborough Pharmacy (Daniel Boone Village), Loving Hands Food Pantry - Efland, OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission) Meals on Wheels and Thrift Shop, Orange County Government (West Campus on Margaret Lane), Orange County Health Dept, Orange County Library, Orange County Manager’s Office lobby, Orange County School Board, Service Department (New Hwy 86), State Employees’ Credit Union (both locations), Town of Hillsborough Mayor’s office, UNC Family Medicine (Old Hwy 86), Weaver St Market. Outdoor Racks: Bojangles, Central Orange Senior Center, Cup-A-Joe, newsstand corner of King St & Churton St, Daniel Boone Village news racks, Durham Tech Park & Ride lot, Eno Haven Apts, Farm & Garden HWY 86 N, Handy Andy’s (Caldwell), HWY 70 BBQ, Lloyd’s Citgo, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS), Randy’s Citgo, Red & White Convenience Store (Efland), Triangle SportsPlex Person County: 501BP Gas Station
Durable Medical Equipment Update The Aging Transitions Team would like to thank you for your continued generosity in donating gently used durable medical equipment for others to use. We routinely exchange more than 20 pieces of equipment each month, many of which go out to people who need them only temporarily or would otherwise have a difficult time affording them. At this time our storage unit is full and we do NOT need bedside commodes or walkers at either Central Orange or Seymour. We can always use tub transfer benches, wheelchairs and rollators (4-wheeled walkers). Thank you!
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Sixth Sense Caring: Stories of Creative Eldercare, with Author Maggi Ann Grace.
Help People Suffering from Dementia Reconnect with the Music that Brings Them Joy! Music can awaken deep emotions, even in people with advanced dementia. This is why there is Music in my Mind. The Orange County Department on Aging is working to bring the gift of personalized music to individuals who need it most - through partnerships with care facilities, home care companies, and private caregivers. Through receiving iPods with personalized music playlists, elders with dementia in Orange County may experience reduced depression and anxiety, renewed cognitive functioning, and the ability to once again interact meaningfully with others. Become a part of this effort by learning how to develop a personalized music playlist and sharing it with a person with dementia who lives at home or in a long-term care facility – or by making a financial donation toward an iPod or an iTunes gift card. Music in my Mind, through the Orange County Department on Aging, is currently assisting several care facilities in the county to create personalized music programs for their residents. It is also in the process of creating an iPod loan program for in-home caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Now is a wonderful time to become part of this project. For questions or more information about how to get involved, contact the Aging Transitions Helpline at 919-968-2087. Your participation can make a difference in people’s lives!
Rosalynn Carter stated, “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”
Thousands of people are caring for elderly parents, spouses and friends every day, and it is safe to say that most caregivers don't feel creative at all. With any loss or limitation due to illness or aging, the world “shrinks”, the possibilities become fewer, at least at first glance. As caregivers, one of our goals is to help our loved ones feel recognized, to feel remembered. The other is to widen their world into the richest, most meaningful day-to-day life. It is rewarding for both parties when we find a way to turn a mundane task into an engaging, personal exchange. Please join us for a lively, interactive discussion, as we begin to develop our “sixth sense” for making good and inspired choices along the changing route of every caregiving experience. Sixth Sense Caring: Stories of Creative Eldercare, by Maggi Ann Grace with Vicki Johnson is a vibrant collection of caregivers’ creative ideas for personalizing their loved ones’ care. Activities and tips are grouped according to the five senses, allowing caregivers’ sixth sense (intuition) to adapt them for their unique situations. Filled with photographs, this is a resource for any caregiver, senior care managers, activities professionals, and anyone who intends to participate in their own best care in the future. Visit: www.sixthsensecaring.com. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 4 (357112-02)
4:30 to 6 pm
Please register by calling 919-968-2070 and indicate if you will need supervision for your loved one during the book discussion.
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Friends of the Senior Centers
SENIOR TIMES NEWS & TRANSPORTATION
FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
FRIENDS OF SEYMOUR CENTER ANNUAL MEETING Come one! Come all to the Friends Annual Meeting on Thurs, May 21 in the Seymour Center’s theatre. There will be entertainment, refreshments from different countries and a report on the past year. All are welcome! Look forward to seeing you there! Seymour Center Thurs, May 21 1 – 2 pm
Monthly Meetings Friends of Central Orange Senior Center hold their regular meetings the 3rd Mon of the month, 9:30 - 11:30 am at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough. If you are interested in attending, please call the Senior Center, 919-245-2015 to make sure HOLIDAY FASHION GALA – Nov 13th! SAVE THE DATE for another fascinating evening of wine, the meeting is being held. music, dancing, dining and a fashion show. Music for FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL ORANGE dancing and listening will be provided by the Southern SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL MEETING Routes featuring Richard Tazewell on piano, Rick Keena on These meetings are open to current and guitar, David Shore on drums and Jeff Brown on saxophone. potential members. If you are interested This special event is on Fri, Nov 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm in becoming a Senior Center Friend and is sponsored by the Friends of the Seymour Center and learning more about the upcoming and Galloway Ridge Retirement Community in Fearrington. programming and future plans, please join Tickets are $30 and will be available beginning Fri, Aug us. There will be entertainment, information, 7. Fashions will be provided by Stein Mart in the Shops at and refreshments. Eastgate. Central Orange SC Fri, May 15 10 – 11 am The gala is being produced by Angie Lerner, a former Fashion Co-ordinator and Director of Model Talent with the Watch the next issue of the Senior Times for famous John Casablancas Modeling and Career Centers information on trips being planned for 2016. in south Florida, and a colleague for 24 years. She will co-chair the event with the talented Ann Holtzman, coIf you would like to volunteer to be on a chair of Production. Other committee members are: Kathie standing committee, please contact Helen Reeves, Camilla Eubanks, Mary Jo Stone, Patrick Toal and Miller at the Central Orange Senior Center, Rif Riddick. 919-245-2015. The event will benefit Friends of the Seymour Center which FRIENDS OF THE ROBERT AND funds extra programs and services for the Seymour Center’s PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER participants. For information and tickets, contact Kathie Reeves at kathie.reeves@yahoo.com or 919-619-7260. The Friends of the Seymour Center raises money to supplement programs HONOR A LOVED ONE: As a lovely memorial, the and services held at the Seymour Center. Seymour Center has a beautiful wall painted by local Meetings are held the 3rd Thurs of the artist Michael Brown. To remember a person, the name month at 1 pm in the Seymour Center. is engraved on a clear plaque and placed on the wall. The person being honored does not have to have been Visitors are always welcome. a Seymour Center participant. When a donation to the Friends of the Seymour Center totaling $100 or more
Can You Give a Neighbor a Ride?
Orange County Department on Aging is seeking: “Miss Daisy” volunteer drivers from each township for a new community transportation program starting in Orange County. Access to public transportation is an even greater issue for older adults living outside the Chapel Hill and Hillsborough township areas. Soon, eligible older adults will have access to a new supplemental volunteer transportation program to fill these gaps. As part of a two-year NC Department on Aging transportation grant, volunteer drivers may receive gas mileage reimbursement, program resource materials, program training and support. If you have a car and 2-4 hours a week to spare, consider applying to become a volunteer driver for a senior in your community. Contact Orange County Department on Aging Transportation Specialist Eileen Nilsen (919) 717-1853 or enilsen@orangecountync.gov.
(which may be multiple donations to total $100) along with name of the person being remembered is received, the person’s name will be engraved on a plaque and added to the wall. It’s a lovely tribute, and the wall is admired by many people. For more information, contact the facility manager, Robin Bailin. Donations, and the person’s name as it should be on the plaque, can be sent to: Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 – Attn: Treasurer. HELP THE SEYMOUR CENTER—DONATE A VEHICLE If you have a vehicle you want to let go (running or not), but don’t want the hassle of selling it, consider donating it to the Friends of the Seymour Center for a tax deduction. Call our custom toll-free number at 1-844-750-GIVE (844-750-4483) to schedule a convenient time for a fast, free tow pick up of your vehicle. When your vehicle is sold, you will get a receipt for your tax records, and the sale’s proceeds will be donated directly to the Friends of the Seymour Center in your name. CALLING ALL ONLINE SHOPPERS If you do your shopping online, please consider setting up an Amazon Smiles Account. Your purchases do not cost anything more, but Amazon gives a small percentage of your purchases to The Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. It’s easy to set this up as a default setting on your computer or handheld device. See instructions on Amazon. http://smile.amazon.com/
BE A BOARD MEMBER The Friends board currently has openings for members. Join the board and be part of providing some of the “extras” that make the center so special. The Friends are currently seeking new board members. For more information, call Katherine Leith, President, at 919929-9808. Friends of the Seymour Center Website: www.friendsseymourcenter.org
Are you still driving? You don’t have to…
Beginning Summer 2015! We are excited to announce a new travel training program which will educate older adults on how to use public transportation to get where they need to go. Travel training is hands-on instruction using public transportation. Participants should be comfortable using the fixed-route public transportation system, Chapel Hill Transit. The group will select locations of interest and learn how to use the gotriangle.org website to create a trip plan and learn tips useful for public transportation use. Orange County has been the recipient of a two-year grant from the NC Department of Transportation to build awareness about what Orange County’s current transportation system can provide to older adults and to help to improve and/or expand the system, so If you would like to learn how to move around Orange County using public transportation, or
If you have transportation needs or a question, you can contact the Department on Aging’s Mobility Manager - Eileen Nilsen, by calling 919-717-1853 or email enilsen@orangecountync.gov Please join Eileen for a program information session: Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 19 (234016-01) Seymour Center Tues, Jun 16 (357223-04)
10:30 – 11:30 am 10:30 – 11:30 am
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Transportation News and Updates: • TTA ODX route began this spring with stops in Efland, Mebane, Hillsborough and Durham! • OPT Hillsborough Circulator has been improved and began its new schedule in April! • Transportation now available to the Heritage Hills community! • Complementary Disabled Transportation for Fixed-Route Service! Orange Public Transportation (OPT) provides complementary transportation services to eligible individuals with disabilities which prevent them from using the Hillsborough Circulator and Hill to Hill shuttle, or from accessing those services’ stops. OPT’s Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Plan details for whom, when and where complementary transportation services are provided, and explains the eligibility certification process. To apply for the service, individuals must demonstrate that the person: 1. Is unable to board, ride or disembark from the accessible vehicles used to provide the Hillsborough Circulator and Hill to Hill shuttle services as a result of a disability; or 2. Cannot travel to or from a bus stop because a disability prevents it. The service is provided from any origin and to any destination within ¾-mi of the Hillsborough Circulator and Hill to Hill shuttle route and stops. If you have transportation needs or a question, you can contact the Depart on Aging’s Mobility Manager, Eileen Nilsen, by calling 919-717-1853 or email enilsen@orangecountync.gov
CarFit© and Transportation Fair
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 are three-fold:
(1) Help drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicles for safety and comfort. (2) Promote conversations about driving safety and the need for mobility options. (3) Link adults with local resources that can help them drive safely longer.
CarFit uses a trained team to assist drivers with: 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 the mirrors’ positions. All CarFit participants will receive a goody bag and there will be a raffle for an emergency car kit at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange SC!
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Did You Know? Did you know? Social connections keep Older Adults not only happier, but keep them healthier too! Maintaining high or increasing levels of social interaction over time has potentially protective effects on cognitive and physical abilities in older adults (Journal of Health and Social Behavior, December 2011 issue). Did you know? Loneliness is a unique risk factor for symptoms of depression, and loneliness and depression have a synergistic adverse effect on well-being in middle-aged and older adults (National Institute on Aging, www.nia.nih.gov). Finally, Did you know? Older Adults 60+ years old in Orange County are eligible for FREE transportation to either the Seymour Center or Central Orange County Senior Center to take advantage of a variety of activities and even a nutritious lunch. Older Adults in Chapel Hill can ride the Chapel Hill Transit’s Senior Shuttle or take EZ-Rider to the Seymour Center Monday – Friday between 8 am - 5 pm. Orange County residents (60+) living outside of the Chapel Hill service area can ride Orange Public Transportation (OPT) to both the Central Orange Senior Center and the Seymour Center. For questions about how to register for free transportation to either the Seymour Center or Central Orange Senior Center, please call Eileen Nilsen (919)717-1853 or email enilsen@orangecountync.gov.
Interested in Sharing Your Home with Others?
As part of the OCDOA’s Aging in Community: Planning for Our Future series, there has been a lot of discussion about the value of shared housing in one’s senior years. Single family homes with just one occupant can be converted into living space for two or three. Living expenses and maintenance tasks can be split several ways. Loneliness can be decreased; home security increased. But how does one find the best set of roommates and develop the right set of ground rules for long-term success? If you have a home that you would consider sharing, come join Cherie Rosemond to discuss how this can be done in a safe and satisfying way.
Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, June 4 6:30 – 8 pm
In addition to CarFit, there will be a Transportation Resource Fair at the same time! Come meet Transportation Specialist, Eileen Nilsen, and discover what Orange County has to offer for transportation alternatives!
Call the Seymour Center or Central Orange SC to register for a specific time. People are welcome to come by and pick up transportation materials without an appointment! Presenters: Eileen Nilsen, Mobility Manager, Jenny Womack, Occupational Therapist and Ryan LaValley, Occupational Therapist Fee: FREE Central Orange Senior Center Thurs, Jul 9 (215000-01) 1 – 3:30 pm Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 9 (323004-04) 9:30 am – 12 noon
A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Bringing you in for the care you need, while keeping you safe in the home you love. Serving seniors in Orange, Chatham, Alamance, Caswell, and Lee counties. Toll-Free: 877-714-2100 TTY: 800-735-2962 www.PiedmontHealthSeniorCare.org
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Event to Honor Volunteers
Vicki Hill taps with some “tapping buddies”
No “One and Done” Here!
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities
By: Kathy Porter, VC55+ Director
Since June, 2001, Vicki Hill has served as the Assistant Director for the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program (now VC55+). While I am sad to announce her plans to retire as of July 1, I feel blessed to have had Vicki by my side for 14 years. It is hard to let such a dedicated team player go and she will be greatly missed by us all. Throughout the years, Vicki has gone above and beyond to ensure that we meet our primary goals for recruiting volunteers and matching them with just the right community service opportunities. She has been meticulous in maintaining current job descriptions and updated records for the nonprofit agencies and volunteers. In fact, many things come to mind when I think of how Vicki has applied her outstanding organizational skills: compliance with government guidelines and regulations, records management, training, supervising, program development (newest-Volunteer Connect 55+), event planning, department web management, tap dancer and the list goes on. I could write a book about Vicki’s willingness to burn the midnight oil and work until the job is done. It would surely be a best seller! Please join us from 6 - 8 pm on June 24 for the “Caribbean Festival” where we will celebrate Vicki’s retirement along with the 2014-15 volunteer accomplishments.
MEDIC ARE QUES TIONS? Do you or your loved ones have Medicare?
If you have questions, SHIIP can help. Seymour Center, Chapel Hill, NC 919-968-2070 Central Orange Senior Ctr., Hillsborough, NC 919-245-2015 NCSHIIP: 855.402.1212 (toll free)
Save the date for this year’s volunteer event. It will be a “Caribbean Festival” theme filled with music, steel drums, dance and food linked with National CaribbeanAmerican Heritage Month. Join us Wednesday, June 24 from 6 to 8 pm at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. We want to celebrate your volunteer achievements and to share Vicki’s retirement plans (VC55+ staff). Please register by Wednesday, June 17 by contacting the Seymour Center front desk at 919968-2070. This year we will recognize close to 500 volunteers, who served 47,000 service hours with more than 50 different schools, government and nonprofit organizations. Please see the “Special Events“ section for Festival details.
WELCOME NEW Volunteer Connect 55+ VOLUNTEERS
Thomas Bond, Ceresa Clark, Cletus Dodson, Kip Gerard, Erin Glynn, Ken Hoff, Pam McGregor, John Page, Donna Prather, Elizabeth Redinbo, Kimberly Reiman, Patricia Revels, Naomi Richards, Tamara Sheldon, Elizabeth Sloan, James Smith, Barbara Thornton, Nina Tu.
Seymour Garden volunteers (left to right), Anne Sadler, Diana Steele, Ken Moore and Wayne Hung, welcome you to join them in the fun of gardening.
HAVE FUN WITH SEYMOUR CENTER GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
The always-something-in-flower garden that welcomes you at the entrance to the Center does not manage itself. This vibrant garden of color and fragrance and pollinator activity is the gift to all provided by a small corps of dedicated volunteers.
The garden matures and changes each year. As the trees that provide appreciated shade mature, the volunteers enjoy responding to challenges of what to remove, what new plants to add, what to weed and the always necessary hand watering several times a week during hot and dry spells. AND there are plans to expand the garden as more volunteers join in the joy of gardening and providing pleasure for daily visitors to the Center.
Monthly planning meetings occur at the Center at 1:30 pm on the first Mondays of each month followed by work in the garden. Other general work days are 2nd and 4th Mondays, 8:30 – 11 am. You frequently see one or two volunteers working at other times as suit their schedule. You are welcome to simply show up at a first Monday meeting or call Anne Sadler (919-928-1322) for more information.
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Volunteer Connect 55+, A Focus for the Former RSVP The OC Dept. on Aging is proud to present “Volunteer Connect 55+”, its new volunteer program. VC55+ is a resource within the Orange County Department on Aging with the goal to enrich the lives of volunteers 55+ while “giving back” through rewarding volunteer opportunities. “We are thrilled to launch this new volunteer program,” said Janice Tyler, Dept on Aging Director, “that will focus on engaging older adults through meaningful and gratifying volunteering. They will be able to use their passions and skills to address the needs of our older adult community.” Janice added that the Dept on Aging especially wants to see our older adults gain personal satisfaction, a feeling of usefulness and to live up to the research that people who volunteer live longer and healthier lives. In April, we transitioned from the Orange County RSVP 55+ program to a locally supported service: Volunteer Connect 55+. For more than 44 years, the Dept on Aging served as the local sponsor for the federal RSVP program, a community-based recruitment and referral service. During this time, RSVP staff referred approximately 4,000 volunteers 55+ to more than 100 nonprofit agencies and schools. They served a reported 1,162,641 hours.
“Paramount to the new program”, explained VC55+ Administrator Kathy Porter, “is the understanding that in order to truly make our community an ideal place to age, we must offer ways to tap into our older adults’ talents, skills and ideas. “We’re excited not only to be able to continue matching volunteers but also to be in a position to work more closely with the Department on its strategic plans,” Kathy added. What is different? (1) Volunteer referrals for the Orange County Dept on Aging: VC55+ will match volunteers with senior centers and other outreach programming partners throughout the Aging Community. (2) Volunteer referrals to Orange County Nonprofit Agencies: VC55+ will use mostly online services to refer volunteers to nonprofit agencies.
Stay tuned for more information about exciting new programs and orientations. Come watch us grow and say “Hi” to our staff: Kathy, Vicki, Judy, Cummie and Key Volunteer, Fran! Call or visit our web page: 919-245-4240 or 919-245-4243 www. orangecountync.gov/aging/volunteerconnect55.asp
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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR & OPPORTUNITIES Free personal assistance finding a place to become engaged as a volunteer is available through Volunteer Connect 55+. Visit us at www.orangecountync.gov/aging/volunteerconnect55.asp or call 919-245-4240 or 919-245-4243 for future orientations or to learn about new volunteer programs being launched. Current Volunteers: Please turn in your hours to VC55+ by the 10th of the month following service
Interested in being a “Miss Daisy Driver”? (Volunteer Driver program) Are you a good driver with a desire to help an older adult get to services and other important locations? If you have a few hours a week to spare and a car, check out our new volunteer transportation program seeking volunteer drivers for the Orange County area. The program reimburses your gas and provides resource materials.
Want to help the senior center gardens either hands on or indoors? Volunteers work with Master Gardeners to decide plantings, adopt garden spots or keep a scrapbook. Lots of ways to be involved either on work days or on your own. Ask us how Help Senior Center visitors once a week as a key Front Desk Volunteer. Be part of an active community center for older adults. Help with registration, answer phones, orient to facility, meet new faces. Front Desk volunteers needed once a week at Central Orange Senior Center, Tues 1-5 pm or Thurs 9 am-1 pm OR at Seymour Center, Tues &Thurs 5-9 pm or pick a Saturday shift between 9 am-5:30 pm
Quality of life? Learn the importance of helping older adults stay in their home as long as possible. A Friend to Friend volunteer can help make this a reality. One hour a week…visit, help with errands or get outside. Free training Did you know memories and music are linked? A once a month gift of music can help revive memories in individuals with dementia. Give special people in assisted living situations an opportunity to listen to music in a familiar setting. Set up an IPOD with a senior’s favorite music so they can listen to it from their home in an assisted living situation. Check back monthly to update their music choices
Are your computer or smart phone skills already tuned up? Maybe you can share your skills with the Seymour computer classes that focus on helping older adults learn about their new notebooks, smart phones, computers and more. Help the main instructor as a classroom coach or become an instructor. Check out www.seymourtechnologycenter.org
Local Agency Training for Online Volunteer Match Service
Orange County Department on Aging Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC55+) is partnering with the Volunteer Center of Durham to offer a free online service to match volunteers with the needs of local nonprofit agencies. The Volunteer Center serves more than 6 counties across the Triangle.
VC55+ will offer free Hands On Triangle (HOT) trainings to assist Orange County nonprofit agencies in setting up their volunteer listings: either Tues, May 5 from 4 to 7pm OR Thurs, May 7 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Trainings will be held at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Space is limited to 18. Pre-register by Fri, May 1, and call 919-245-4243 or 919-245-4240 to reserve your space, meal, and computer if you are unable to bring a laptop. Agencies are encouraged to bring their volunteer listings to post. A limited number of computers will be available. VC55+ wants to help Orange County’s nonprofits gain more visibility so volunteers can learn about the rewarding opportunities available within the county. This online service benefits both by streamlining the search and match process across an increased number of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can search HOT by zip code, town, subject matter or skill set. VC55+ will hold separate HOT orientations for volunteers at a later date. VC55+ will continue to list its volunteer opportunities in the Senior Times and in the e-newsletter. If you would like to receive the latter, email your request to Myra Austin, maustin@orangecountync.gov. For more information and to register for free orientation sessions, please call VC55+ at 919-245-4240 or 919-245-4243. www.orangecountync.gov/aging/volunteerconnect55.asp
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WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
From the Health Expert Everyone is welcome! Call the appropriate Center to register. Check the individual classes for specific information. All the programs are FREE. For more information on these and other Wellness programs contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270. Notice: To provide presentations on different topics, the Wellness Program hosts a variety of professionals. This does not mean an endorsement of providers, services, or method of treatment. Diabetes Solution: How to Manage your Blood Sugar Naturally All you need to know to control type 2 diabetes and potentially reverse pre-diabetes with easy and delicious menu suggestions and lifestyle tips. Susan Wyler is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in private practice at Triangle Nutritional Wellness. She has a master’s degree in public health from UNC Chapel Hill, where she teaches a graduate course in food science and culinary arts. A former food editor and cookbook writer, Wyler is author of several health books with recipes. Her most recent, written with Dr Jorge E Rodriguez, is The Diabetes Solution: How to Control Type 2 Diabetes and Reverse Pre-diabetes Using Simple Diet and Lifestyle Changes. The book has been featured on The Doctors, The View, and Morning Joe, among other shows. Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 17 (252252-03) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Jun 3 (352352) 11 – 11:45 am Dependence and Depends: Real-Talk About Older Adults and Addiction This discussion led by a representative from Holly Hill Hospital will focus on substance abuse and older adults. Specifically, participants will learn about and discuss: The physical and psychological hazards of drug and alcohol abuse later in life; How to identify the warning signs and symptoms of abuse in other older adults and where to go for treatment. Central Orange SC Wed, Jul 15 (252252-04) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Jul 1 (352352) 11 - 11:45 am
Senior Times Low Vision Occupational Therapy Therapeutic Solutions provides low vision occupational therapy services to clients in their homes. Our mission is to help people participate in meaningful activities and to increase their independence with everyday tasks. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Aug 19 (252252-05) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Aug 5 (352352) 11 – 11:45 am Are You Struggling with Chronic Pain? Looking to be More Comfortable? Join us for support and learn skills to be more comfortable. We will explore guided imagery, mindfulness, conscious breathing, gentle movement and relaxation techniques. These techniques are beneficial in pain management. Our nervous system senses the pain and we react to the sensation. Many factors are involved in the pain process. Medical evaluation recommended. Learn to sense more ease in your life. For the most up-todate information see: http://www.marthawhitney.com/services/events/. Martha Whitney, LMFT, psychotherapist and life coach, is a resource to help you explore and expand into your full self with mindfulness and mindbody therapies, getting you on track and moving forward. www.marthawhitney.com, Martha@marthawhitney.com Fee: FREE Registration required: Please call Seymour Center – 919- 968-2070 Seymour Center 3rd Mon, Jun 15; Jul 20; Aug 17 (352761-01) 1:30 – 2:45 pm Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Do you have diabetes? Would you like to learn more about how to manage it? This program will cover the basics of diabetes including: nutrition and meal planning, medications and monitoring, exercise, living with diabetes, and detection and control of complications. It meets the standards of the American Diabetes Association and will be led by OC Health Department’s Registered Dietitians, Registered Nurses, and other health care professionals for a comprehensive care plan to manage your diabetes. A medical provider referral is needed to enroll in the program. For more information, please call 919-245-2381. Fee: Medicare (no co-pay), Medicaid ($3 copay) and some private insurance will pay for this program. There is a sliding scale fee based on income. Southern Human Services, Center, Chapel Hill or Whitted Services Center, Hillsborough Thurs, Jun 11, 18; Jul 9, 16; Aug 13, 20 12:30 – 5 pm
Diabetes On-line Course Do you have, or do you know, an older adult with diabetes? National Council on Aging (NCOA) is offering a FREE online diabetes workshop! Better Choices, Better Health® - Diabetes was developed by Stanford University and has been proven to help people with diabetes. Within the program participants will find: • Nutrition and exercise tips • Make informed treatment decisions • Better communication with doctors Participants log into the workshop from their own computers for just two hrs a week over six weeks. They receive a FREE workbook plus online resources to help them live healthier lives. Please spread the word about this great opportunity! www.restartliving. org/diabetes.php Glucose and Cholesterol Screening High blood glucose is a risk factor that can increase your chance of developing, or suffering complications from, diabetes. A glucose screening can help identify high blood sugar, which can help you prevent or delay the effects of diabetes. Screenings will be provided by trained professionals from UNC Cardiology. Fasting before the test helps achieve more accurate results, but is not a requirement. Call the Seymour Center to make an appointment. Program size - minimum 12, maximum 72. Provided by UNC Cardiology Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jun 16 (352511-03) 10 am - 1 pm Mental Health First Aid Course Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. Provided by Cardinal Innovations. Registration Required by Wed, Jun 10. Fee: FREE Lunch provided by Home Instead Senior Care Seymour Center Wed, Jun 17 (357081– 08) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mobile Prescription Drugs Drop Box Did you know the Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough Police Departments provide a Mobile Prescription Drug Drop box. You may dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medi-
June - August 2015 cation in a safe and easy way through a prescription drug drop box at each of the police department main office locations. Throughout Orange County, residents have three drug disposal locations available: Carrboro Police Department Carrboro Century Center 100 North Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 Chapel Hill Police Department 828 Martin Luther King Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Hillsborough Police Department 127 North Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Smoke Cessation Program – Freshstart Freshstart is a group based tobacco cessation support program, designed to help individuals plan a successful quit smoking attempt by providing essential information, skills for coping with cravings, and group support. The information and activities received from Freshstart will help you discover why you smoke and what motivates you to quit smoking. Freshstart incorporates the most current guidelines for tobacco cessation into four face to face group support sessions. In each session, the participants will learn concise material that will helpthem make informed choices about which techniques they want to use for their own quit attempt. During the second and fourth sessions of the program, each participant will receive free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) of their choice. The goal for this program is to increase successful completions from participants who want to quit smoking and stay quit from smoking. To register for the Freshstart program call 919-245-2480 or email us at smokefreeoc@orangecountync.gov. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jun 9,16,23,30 (332000-02, 03) 6 - 7 pm Wed, Aug 5,12,19,26 (332000-02, 03) 12 noon – 1 pm Quitting Smoking for Older Adults – On-line Course. The National Institutes of Health (2014) is offering a new web resource to help older adults stop smoking with videos, worksheets, interactive features, strategies, quizzes, and more. It includes a link to the resource Clear Horizons: A Quit Smoking Guide for People 50 and Older. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/quittingsmoking/quittingwhenyoureolder
June - August 2015 Substance Abuse in Older Adults and Their Families Forum Substance abuse is not just a problem for the young. Loneliness and mental health issues, coupled with pre-existing alcohol and drug habits have turned many older adults to controlled substances in their golden years. Surprising numbers of older adults struggle with drug and alcohol issues. Would you know the warning signs specific to this demographic? Come join us for this educational forum and panel discussion! Guest Speakers: UNC Emergency Medicine, Dr. Christina Shenvi Orange County Health Department, Ashley Mercer Hillsborough Police Department, Tashia Mayo Cardinal Innovations, Cindy Bucy Durham VA Pharmacy Resident, Brittany Loy Seymour Center (332253 -01) Wed, Jul 15 2 – 4:30 pm
EVIDENCED-BASED PROGRAMS
The following programs are supported in part by Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Funds from NCDHHS – Aging and Adult Services. As a consumer, you may make a voluntary contribution to this program, but are under no obligation. Contributions will be used to expand the program and are confidential. Services will not be reduced or terminated for failure to contribute. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Interactive 6-week course designed to help people with chronic conditions. Includes: (1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; (2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; (3) appropriate use of medication; (4) communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; (5) nutrition; and (6) how to evaluate new treatments. Each participant will receive a copy of the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. The program is designed to enhance regular disease treatment and disease specific education. Registration Deadline is one week before start of program. Program minimum 6, maximum 12. Facilitators: Myra Austin, Health Educator and Pam Tillett, Social Worker Fee: FREE Please contact Latonya Brown, 919245-4270, if you are interested in having us offer this program to your senior group at your location, such as a church, community center, neighborhood clubhouse, etc. Matter of Balance Do you have concerns about falling? Have you been struggling with maintaining your balance? Many older adults are concerned about falling and restrict their
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activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. It is an evidenced-based health education program. While simple exercises will be used, it is not an exercise class. Registration Deadline: Thursday before the classes begin the following week. Program minimum 6, maximum 12. Facilitators: Latonya Brown and Becci Ritter Fee: FREE Please contact Latonya Brown, 919245-4270, if you are interested in having us offer this program to your senior group at your location, such as a church, community center, neighborhood clubhouse, etc.
Walk with Ease – Arthritis Foundation This is a walking program to encourage people with and without arthritis to get started walking and stay motivated to keep active anytime of the year. In this 6-week program, participants meet three times a week in groups of up to 15. The class begins with a health education session on an arthritis - or exercise - related topic, followed by stretching activities and a 10–35 min walk. To participate in this walking program please call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070. Instructors: Salli Benedict, MPH, RYT and Latonya Brown, MHSA, CIRS-A Fee: FREE Please contact Latonya Brown, 919245-4270, if you are interested in having us offer this program to your senior group at your location, such as a church, community center, neighborhood clubhouse, etc.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Classes Aerobics – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program This class offers participants the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Take Control with Exercise. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252001-1) 10 – 10:50 am
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University Mall Walking Program Mall opens for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * June 16 Getting the Most Out of Your Pharmacy Visit Rite Aid – Jarrell Leak Although most people have visited a pharmacy, very few are aware of all the services that pharmacists can provide. What goes on behind the pharmacy’s glass partition? Why does it take so long to get a prescription filled? Mr. Leak discusses the role of the community pharmacist in providing healthcare and advice on getting the most out of each pharmacy visit. July 21 Chapel Hill Police Help Older Adults Take Several Steps to Stay Safe on the Road Road safety is about more than just learning the road rules. You can protect against road rage and other threatening situations on the road by taking time to plan your response in advance. Come to get advice from the professionals to help your well-being while on the road. August 18 Healthy Heart Rhonda Quattlebaum, RN – UNC Home Care Coordinator Post-Acute Services Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Orange County Department on Aging is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Come find out how you can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is very important for people who already have it. 8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises - Mall Center Court 8:20 am – Breakfast served in The Weathervane at Southern Season 8:45 am – Educational Session DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED EACH MONTH CALL 919-968-2070 on, or after, the 3rd Wed of the month Program supported with funding from: UNC HEALTHCARE Program sponsored by: Chapel Hill Police Department’s Cop Shop at University Mall Orange County Department on Aging University Mall For more information, contact: Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator 919-245-4270
Page 16 Inspired Movement Never exercised before? This class is great for beginners! It’s designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. The class is an excellent way to improve joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. Class offers the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Take Control with Exercise. Class minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352008) 10 – 10:50 am or Tues & Thurs (352008) 2:15 – 3:05 pm
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Wellness Interest Groups Passage Meditation (Satsang) “The Eight Point Program of Passage Meditation was developed by Ecknath Easwaran. It is non-denominational, non-sectarian, and free from dogma and ritual. It can be used within each person’s own cultural and religious background to relieve stress, heal relationships, release deeper resources and realize one’s highest potential”. Visit www.easwaran.org for more information, or contact Annette at 919260-1995. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Sat: Jun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 22 (352047) 9 – 10:30 am Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) A weight loss support group, TOPS, is a non-profit and non-commercial organization. We’ll help you reach your goals in a warm, caring support group for adults and children (age 7 +). Join us to help you have the pounds “fall” off. Contact: Judy at 919-452-3712 for more information. Fee: First visit is free. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257000-01) 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room)
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WELLNESS EXERCISE 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 ALL classes with a fee as well as free ones. For the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough call 919-245-2015, and for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, call 919-968-2070. Fee waivers/reductions are available based on assessed financial need for all fitness classes. Contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator at 919245-4270 for more information. All participants’ information is kept confidential. Participants are encouraged to take any fitness class for the first time at no charge to determine if the class meets their needs. Aerobics – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program This class offers participants the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252001-1) 10 – 10:50 am Ageless Grace This class for anti-aging consists of 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease, and can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. The movement sequences focus on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. All exercises are designed to be practiced in a chair and consist of natural movements. Each of the 21 tools focuses on different anti-aging techniques - joint mobility, spinal flexibility, cognitive function, systemic stimulation, balance and confidence. Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Salli Benedict, Ageless Grace certified instructor, 919-9298621 and 919-218-6660 (cell) Fee: FREE (donations encouraged) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (252013-01) 11:15 am – 12 noon
Cardio, Abs and All This class is designed for members 55 and older. Focus is on Cardio, Strength and Balance. Work out is combined with high energy and motivating music! Instructor; Alicia Reid Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Tuesdays (352070-05, 06, 07) 1 – 1:50 pm Gentle Joy of Yoga It’s never too late to enjoy the many health benefits of yoga! The practice of yoga’s stretching and strengthening exercises and the breathing and relaxation techniques can help to improve your sense of well-being. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise because its movements are smooth and adaptable offering opportunities to promote good bone health as well as gain strength and flexibility to your spine and joints. Class begins with stretching and breathing exercises designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Class continues with a wide range of poses that enhance strength, mobility, range of motion, balance, and body awareness. The poses used are adapted to everyone at any level of health and fitness and are done either standing or seated. Chairs and props keep everyone safe and supported. Yoga does get better with age - and age gets better with yoga!! Joy has practiced yoga for many years and received her Yoga Teacher Certification in May 2011. She completed a Certificate of Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors from Duke Integrative Medicine in April 2013. Instructor: Joy Gornto, RYT Fee: $6/class Central Orange SC Mon & Thurs (252012-06, 07, 08) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (352023-09) 11 – 11:50 am Inspired Movement Never exercised before? This class is great for beginners! It’s designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. The class is an excellent way to improve joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. Class offers the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Take Control with Exercise. Class minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon. Fee: FREE (donations encouraged) Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352008)
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NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) NIA is the latest fusion in mind-body wellness. Joyful and exhilarating practice combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It provides a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Class minimum 6, maximum 25. Instructor: Marty Broda, certified NIA instructor. Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Seymour Center Wednesdays (352016- 04, 05, 06) 3:55 - 4:50 pm Pilates Pilates is a form of resistance exercise that focuses on strengthening the abdomen and back or “core” muscles to improve flexibility, posture, and balance. Slow, controlled movements help increase bone density using your own body weight or light hand weights. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Connie Winstead. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes, or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mondays (352010- 05, 06, 07) 2:15 – 3:05 pm Thursdays (352010-14, 15, 16) 3:20 – 4:20 pm Salli’s Senior Workout When was the last time you enjoyed exercising? Join this fantastic and fun fitness class, taught to Chapel Hill seniors since 1986. The music is great, the people are great, and it’s good for you, too! Your flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and coordination will all increase. The class incorporates movements from yoga, physical therapy and dance, and is done in chairs or standing. Not only will you be glad you came, but you’ll leave smiling! Class minimum 4, maximum 25. Instructor: Salli Benedict, MPH, certified fitness instructor and health educator 919-929-8621 and 919-218-6660 (cell). Fee: $3/class Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011 11, 12, 13) 9:30 – 10:20 am Sit to be Fit Class is designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance, and is excellent for improving joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. While seated, you gain knowledge of beneficial movements that can be applied daily at home. Learn healthy hints to keep you independent and striving toward
June - August 2015 100 years of age! Walk-ins welcome, class minimum 4, maximum 18. Instructor: Video at Central Orange SC. Michael Savino, CTRS, LMBT #00703 – Seymour Center Fee: FREE (donations encouraged) Central Orange SC Fridays (252006-01) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Mondays (352019) 11 – 11:50 am Spring Forest Qigong This is a simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese Meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. It includes a practice of the following techniques—Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. The monthly practice is free for you to evaluate our practice. Please call me if you would like more information on the classes or the practice at 919-240-7423. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: $56 (8 hours of classes) The recommended packet of a CD, DVD, and book is $40. Seymour Center (352020) Practice – Thurs, Jun 11 9 am – 12 noon Practice – Thurs, Jul 16 9 am – 12 noon Practice – Thurs, Aug 20 9 am – 12 noon STAVE Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Fit Session Come and participate in a STAVE PD Fit session. These sessions are designed to address common PD symptoms and improve balance, backward stride length, flexibility, coordination, depression and more. All of the sessions include movement to music that begins with activities in chairs and proceeds with basic figures across the floor. For more information about the sessions contact 919- 355-8068 or visit: www.stavefoundation.org Fee: $9/per class Central Orange SC Thursdays (252000-06, 07, 08) 11:15 – 12:15 pm Seymour Center – Fitness Studio Thursdays (352037 – 09, 10, 11) 1 – 1:50 pm Strength Training – Advanced Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure
Senior Times equipment. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs, (352021-03, 04, 05) 10:40 – 11:35 am Strength Training – Introduction Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books are available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (352000-03, 04, 05) 9:40 – 10:30 am Strength Training and Movement Balance training, strength training, stretching, and abdominal strengthening exercises. The program’s goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, and total well-being. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352006- 05, 06, 07) 8:20 – 9:20 am 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 (donations encouraged) Central Orange SC Tues & Thurs (252007-01) 10 – 11:15 am Dance to be Fit (last Tues of the month) T’ai Chi – Beginning T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese art, based on natural laws, teaches relaxation, erases tension, and boosts energy. It works for all, regardless of age. An added bonus: Tai Chi may add to your sense of emotional well-being. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructors: Bill Meyers Fee: $8 per session/class Seymour Center Wednesdays (352002 -06) 2:30 – 3:20 pm
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Walmart Walking Program * 3rd THURSDAY EACH MONTH * Additionally, Walmart is open for Walkers Every Monday – Friday at 8 a.m.
June 18 Getting the Most Out of Your Pharmacy Visit Rite Aid – Jarrell Leak Although most people have visited a pharmacy, very few are aware of all of the services pharmacists can provide. What goes on behind the pharmacy’s glass partition? Why does it take so long to get a prescription filled? Mr Leak discusses the role of the community pharmacist in healthcare and provides advice on getting the most out of each visit to the pharmacy. July 16 Hillsborough Police Help Older Adults Take Several Steps to Stay Safe on the Road Road safety is more than just learning the road rules. You can protect against road rage and other threatening situations on the road by taking some time to plan your response in advance. Come to get advice from the professionals to help your well-being while on the road. August 20 Healthy Heart Rhonda Quattlebaum, RN – UNC Home Care Coordinator Post-Acute Services Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Orange County Department on Aging is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Come find out how you can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is very important for people who already have it. 8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises – Front of Walmart 8:30 am – Breakfast served in Walmart’s training room 8:45 am – Educational Session
DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION: REQUIRED EACH MONTH CALL 919-245-2015 on, or after, the 3rd Thursday of the month Program supported with funding from: Walmart and UNC Health Care Program sponsored by: Orange County Department on Aging For more information, contact: Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator 919-245-4270
Page 18 T’ai Chi - Chen Beginner In this class you will experience the Chen Style form of T’ai Chi. This form is characterized by larger steps and bigger arm movements and is designed to open the joints and create more flexibility and stability. It enhances energetic flow, balance and coordination. Instructor: Nina Maier - 919-732-2722 Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mondays (252016-06, 07, 08) 4:30 - 5:30 pm
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T’ai Chi – Wu/Hao Beginner Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Wu/Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress; improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-732-2722. Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mondays (252008-06, 07, 08) 6 – 6:50 pm T’ai Chi – Yang Short Form – Advance Tai Chi is a low impact, weight bearing aerobic and relaxing exercise that began as a martial art. If practiced regularly it enhances physical and mental health. Tai Chi’s slow gentle circular movements, deep breathing and meditation improves the flow of energy (Chi) through the body. This leads to greater awareness, calmness, and an overall sense of wellness. It is also noted for improving mobility, balance and posture. Advanced students will have the opportunity to practice sensing hands and pushing hands exercises in a noncompetitive environment. The sword form will also be taught and practiced. Instructor: Frank Pruett Fee: $9 /class Seymour Center Tuesdays (352005-04, 05, 06) 7 - 8:15 pm Tone, Balance & Tighten – TBT This class focuses on maintaining and increasing muscular strength and joint health by exercising the whole body. Gentle exercises stretch and tone all major muscle groups, promoting flexibility and mitigating the loss of muscle often associated with aging. Exercises which promote balance are included. Instructor: Becci Ritter Fee: FREE (donations encouraged) Seymour Center Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:20 am Fridays 10:30 – 11:20 am 2 – 2:50 pm No classes Jun 26; Aug 12, 14
Senior Times Tone, Balance & Tighten Special – TBT SPECIAL The focus of this class is on maintenance, mitigating the muscular loss associated with the aging process. While this class is recommended for older adults and/or those with limited mobility, all levels and abilities are welcome. Participants work at their own level, either seated or standing, with suggested modifications to tailor the exercises to meet the needs of all individuals. Instructor: Becci Ritter Fee: FREE (donations encouraged) Seymour Center Fridays 1 – 1:50 pm No class Jun 26 or Aug 14. Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Recreation Center Gym at 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough Fee: $25 annually Central Recreation Center Gym Mon – Fri 8 – 10 am Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Orange Senior Center with friends. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (25000-01) 2:30 pm Walking - Indoors Walk in the Northside Gym at the Hargraves Center Fee: FREE Hargraves Center Wed & Fri 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Walking Meditation Do you love trees in all seasons? Do you love the forest’s sounds? Do you love the soft earth under your feet? Do you enjoy walking intentionally so you don’t miss anything? If you do, you will want to join friends who enjoy the same pleasures. We are aiming for a Friday - once a week? Once a month? What suits you? Call Miriam Thompson at 919-370-4114 to schedule a time and walking path. Seymour Center Fridays TBA Walking – Outdoors Fast-paced walking group walks on trails and through wooded areas, weather permitting. Need to be agile on your feet. Bring a friend and/or walking stick. Call to be added to the list. Group leader needed. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (250002-01) 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 are available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-03, 04, 05) 1 – 1:50 pm Zumba Gold Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Instructor: Steven Drysdale Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Mondays (352026 – 07, 08, 09) 12 noon – 12:45pm Zumba! - Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar promueve la salud entre las Latinas y hace una comunidad por nuestras clases de Zumba y clases educacional en Español. Las clases incluyen educación sobre la nutrición, seguro medico, la hipertensión, la salud de la mujer, etc. La clase de Zumba se puede ver diferentes estilos de danza, como hiphop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, y mambo. Póngase lista para estar de pie por 50 minutos porque vamos a bailar y sudar! Los beneficios de ejercicio regular y una dieta sana incluyen prevención y control de diabetes, prevención y control de hipertensión, y un bienestar físico y mental- la Iniciativa esta aquí para ayudarle a conseguir estos beneficios. Romina Boyle, monitora de Zumba titulada; Sarah van der Horst, directora919- 260- 6899 Precio: GRATIS Seymour Center (354155) Sábados 3:30 – 5:30 pm Zumba - Latina Wellness Initiative (LWI) Latina Wellness Initiative promotes health among Latinas and fosters a sense of community with our Zumba and health awareness classes, all in Spanish! The educational classes have been centered on themes such as nutrition, health insurance, hypertension, women’s health, etc. During
June - August 2015 the Zumba class you can experience different dance styles, like hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, and mambo. Get ready to be on your feet for 50 min because we are going to dance and sweat! The health benefits of regular physical activity and healthy eating include prevention and control of diabetes, prevention and control of high blood pressure, sense of community, and overall mental and physical well-being. LWI is here to help you get those benefits. Romina Boyle, Zumba certified instructor; Sarah van der Horst, director919-260- 6899 Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354155) Saturdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
SportsPlex classes for Senior Members Healthway SilverSneakers Fitness Program – Please contact SportsPlex with questions about programs and classes at 919-6440339. Classes are held at the Central Orange Senior Center. Silver Sneakers Class Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Alicia Central Orange SC Mondays 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga** Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Beth Orange County SportsPlex Tuesdays 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Cardio Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Alicia Central Orange SC Wednesdays 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Strength (252014-02) Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Kathy Central Orange SC Fridays 11 – 11:45 am Pacesetter Class Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. $3/week for non-members. Payable at the SportsPlex. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed 8:45 – 9:40 am **Classes held at the OC SportsPlex - adjacent to Central Orange Senior Center
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WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Blood Pressure Monitoring A volunteer RN or LPN is on-site to take blood pressures. RSVP provides the volunteers. Free automated blood pressure machines are available at both Senior Centers. These machines are provided by the Orange County Wellness Program. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (352505) 9:30 – 11:30 am Central Orange SC Thursdays (252501-1) 9:30 – 11:30 am Chair Massage Dede Banks is nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults, and can focus on problematic areas. Call 919968-2070 for appointment. Fee: $10/15 minutes. Gift certificates available. Seymour Center 1st Thurs, Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 (352502) 9:30 am – 1 pm
Esthetic/Natural Skin Care Spa Receive a facial with Massage by Getty Nejad, Licensed Esthetician & Registered Nurse. Call a Senior Center to schedule your 30-min appointment. Please note the “no- show” policy. Fee: $25 Central Orange SC 1st & 3rd Fri (252512) 10 am – 3 pm Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Fri (352503) 10 am – 3 pm “Fit Feet” Program A toenail trimming service by appointment only provided by trained RNs for adults’ age 55+. All NEW clients must complete an initial health assessment and MUST BRING THEIR DOCTOR’S REFERRAL WITH THEM TO FIRST APPOINTMENT, OR SERVICE WILL BE DENIED! For medical transportation, if necessary, call E-Z rider at 919-9682772, within the Chapel Hill – Carrboro city limits. In the county, call OPT at 919245-2008. For a “Fit Feet” appointment, call the Senior Center nearest you. Fee: $14/visit for Orange County residents. $27/visit for non-residents. *Note: “No-Show” Policy for Fit Feet Clients is to collect $7 for Orange County residents and $13.50 for non- residents for a scheduled appointment if it’s not cancelled a minimum of 24 hours before the scheduled time. If proper notice
UNC Geriatric Specialty Clinic Are you concerned because • You have two or more medical problems or health conditions? • You have to take more and more medications? • You are overwhelmed by the cost of your medicine? • You want to remain independent and have a better quality of life? Meeting Your Primary Care Needs and Providing you with Specialist Care in Aging Complex Medical Care and Balancing Medications Call 919-957-6599 (press 1) for information or appointments. Referrals not required. Multi-lingual appointments available.
Physical Therapy Clinics at Senior Centers Are you in need of some physical therapy? Has your healthcare provider prescribed it?
It’s available Tuesdays and Thursdays at both the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. Private Insurance and Medicare accepted.
Call 919-624-0388 for an appointment at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough with
ElderFit In-Home Rehab Physical Therapy. Call 919-732-6600 for an appointment at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill with University Physical Therapy.
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FITNESS STUDIO- SEYMOUR CENTER Department on Aging - Wellness Program The fitness studio in the Seymour Center 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 Fees Individuals $ Annual Rate: 200 (one lump sum) $ Bi-Annual Rate: 120 (paid on joining & 6 month intervals) $ Quarterly Rate: 65 (paid quarterly – Jan, April, July, Oct) $ Monthly Rate: 25 (paid by the 10th of each month)
Couple $ 300 $ 160 $ 90 $ 35
Non-county residents 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, varied times Tues & Thurs: 8 am – 8:30 pm Saturdays: 8 am – 1:30 pm Sat. 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 Personal Trainer. Additional one-on-one or balance-training sessions with Nancy are available for $25 per 1-hour session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center’s front desk.
SENIOR CENTER SportsPlex Membership Department on Aging - Wellness Program - A special Membership fee is being offered exclusively to members joining through the Senior Center. It includes Fitness and Cardio Centers, Group Exercise Classes (land and water) offered at the SportsPlex facility and Aquatics Center. The SportsPlex is a SilverSneakers facility. (To qualify, you must be a Medicare-eligible member of a health plan that offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program.) More than 40 Medicare health plans offer the program as a benefit to members across the nation. Individuals should check with their insurance providers for availability/ eligibility. This fitness program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join. Fee Structure - To optimize the SportsPlex offerings and to encourage as many participants as possible, Orange County has a special fee. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes. Membership Fees Individuals Couple Annual Rate: $300 (one lump sum); $420 Paid in Full by: Cash, Check, Credit Card, or monthly $25 drafts for individuals and $35 drafts for couples.
The $49 new membership fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and payment of the membership fee. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the bi-annual required physical function screen, may join the SportsPlex at the following rates: Individual: $35.99 – monthly; $431.88 – annually Couple: $49.99 – monthly; $599.88 – annually Scholarships are available. Direct requests to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Mon - Sat: 5:30 am – 10 pm • Mon - Sat: Pool closes at 9 pm • Sundays: 12 noon – 7 pm Personal Trainer Appointments Schedule an appointment directly with SportsPlex approved trainers at 919-644-0339.
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Page 20 has not been given and/or there is a client “no-show”, the Senior Center will bill the client for expenses. Further appointments will not be allowed until this fee has been received. Central Orange SC, 919- 245-2015 2nd & 4th Wed, Jun 10, 24 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Jul 8, 22 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Aug 12, 26 (252 502) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed, Jun 3, 17 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Jul 1, 15 (352508) 9am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Aug 5, 19 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd Wed, Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 12 (352508) 9 am – 1 pm Medication Management Do you have questions about your medications? Do you want to know more about Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage? Subsidies? Get answers to these and other questions about medications from a pharmacist in your own home, at the Seymour Center, or the Central Orange Senior Center. Please call Yvette Hall at the UNC Center for Aging and Health at 919-843-4096. Fee: FREE Personal Trainer Services This service is available to all Seymour Center Fitness Room Members. Each member is permitted one annual FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton BS /ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Specialist. Nancy also specializes in one on one balance training. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1hr session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment made at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Fee: $25/hour (after first 30-min free session) Seymour Center Mondays & Saturdays dates vary/month (353595) Call for times Physical Function Screen THIS FREE ASSESSMENT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE BEFORE THE INITIAL USE OF THE FITNESS STUDIO; AND BI-ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AT THE Seymour Center; AND TO GET THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER’S SPORTSPLEX MEMBERSHIP RATE. Participants receive recommendations for individual improvements. Do you want to know how you can improve your strength, balance and agility over time, or how your fitness levels compare with others your age? A physical therapist will give you a written report
Senior Times 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, 919245-4270. 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 12, 19; Jul 17, 24; Aug 14, 21 (252503) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Jun 5; Jul 10; Aug 7 (352506) 9 am – 4 pm Reflexology Reflexology is the application of pressure stretch and movement to the hands and feet. It is designed to effect corresponding parts of the body. It is used primarily for relaxing tension, improved body circulation, revitalizing energy and to promote better health and well-being. From ancient texts, illustrations, and artifacts we know of early civilizations that worked on feet as a method for activating the healing powers of the body in order to promote good health. Call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Provider: Toni Shaw, Certified Reflexologist Fee: Fees: $10/15 min; $25/30 min; $35/45 min; and $55/1 hr. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Central Orange SC Last Mondays (252513) 9 am – 2 pm Seymour Center Fridays (352541) 1 – 3 pm Reiki Would you like to increase your energy and circulation? Relieve stress and pain, or improve sleep? Reiki can help with all of these - and more. It adjusts according to the needs of the recipient while supporting the body’s natural healing abilities and balancing body energy. Dr Oz says Reiki is one of his favorite alternative medicine remedies, and that he and his family have been using it for years. What should you expect? During a Reiki session the recipient lies comfortably and fully clothed on a massage table while listening to soothing music. This creates a relaxed state while allowing the body to use its natural healing abilities. Call Lorraine Lewis at 919-967-2215, a Reiki practitioner for 25 years or e-mail: lorrainelewis@earthlink.net Call the Seymour Center at 919- 968-2070 to make an appointment.
Fees: $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Wed 12 noon – 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 Thursdays (352512) 9 am - 2 pm Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #00703. Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki technique massage. Call 919- 967-1043 for information, or to schedule a Sat appointment. Call 919-968-2070 for a 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 a licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #10458, has extensive experience working with older adults. She can focus on problematic areas, or give a total body massage. It’s your choice! Call 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: $10/15 minutes; $25/30 minutes; $35/45 minutes; and $55/1 hour. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Central Orange SC Mondays (252509) 9 am – 2 pm Trager – Gentle Body Therapy Lorraine Lewis, certified Trager Practitioner, provides one-on-one sessions based on work done by Dr Milton Trager. You will experience greater ease, comfort, joy, mobility (it helps to “oil” the joints), balance and peaceful relaxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (352514) Appointments only Note: “No-Show” Policy for Esthetic, 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.
SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group The meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is intended to help seniors explore their drinking difficulties in an understanding environment that relies on AA’s proven 12-step approach. Particular attention will be given to the early phases of recovery. This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous that non-alcoholic people may attend. Seymour Center (357070) Wednesdays 3 pm Caregivers’ Support Groups Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal. Reservations are not required but supervised activities can be available for loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hours in advance. For reservations, call 919-968-2087. For more information about the group and caregiving in general, call Pam Tillett at 919-245-4278. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center (352755) 2nd & 4th Fri, Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 14, 28 10:30 am – 12 noon Hearing Loss Association of Chapel Hill Call Ruth Miller, 919-622-8467. Low Vision Support Group For more info contact Carol Tickle at 919-643-2620. Seymour Center (352777) 1st Tues, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 10 am LGBT Seniors Group Please join fellow LGBT seniors for socializing, laughter and support as the Seymour Center which offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. Come join us and get involved. The group meets the second and fourth Thurs from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Seymour Center. Refreshments are provided by Root Cellar (formerly Foster’s Market) in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@ orangcountync.gov), Director of Orange County Department on Aging, for information. Seymour Center (357103) 2nd & 4th Thurs, Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 13, 27 6 – 7:30 pm
June - August 2015 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 919-968-1530; Nancy 919-956-5849; or Alex 919-572-6336. Seymour Center (352752) Last Tues, Jun 30; Jul 28; Aug 25 6:30 – 8 pm NAMI Orange County Support Group This 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 children and adults with a mental illness. For more information, contact Kay Maltbie at 919-4021630. Information about NAMI Orange County is available at www.NAMIOrange.org Central Orange SC (255012-01) 2nd Mon, Jun 8; Jul 13; Aug 10 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center (357009) 4th Tues, Jun 23; Jul 28; Aug 25 7 – 8:30 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 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 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 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. Central Orange SC (255004-1) 4th Wed, Jun 24; Jul 22; Aug 26 11:15 am – 1 pm Seymour Center (352879) 1st Tues, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 1:30 - 3 pm 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:
Senior Times www.chapelhillparkinsons.weebly.com for updates. For questions, contact the support group leader, Jessica Katz, at 919- 843-1657 or jkatz@neurology. unc.edu. Seymour Center 1st Tues, Jul 7 1:30 – 3 pm Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to learn more about this disease are welcome to come and participate in this quarterly meeting. For information, call Mitzi Twine, 919419-9091. Seymour Center (352833) Sat, Jun 20; Aug 22 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Stroke Support Group Contact Kelly O’Brien at 919-966-2029 UNC Wellness Center @ Meadowmont 2nd Wed, Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 12 1 pm Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited Maura English Silverman, MS, CCC/ SLP, Founder and Senior Advisor. Visit the web site at www.asphasiaproject. org for more information. UNC CRC Building Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Seymour Tech Center Personal Technology Classes Fall Session Enroll at - The Seymour Center – Phone: 919-968-2070 If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Mike Gilliom – 919-636-0993 To check our class schedule & course descriptions, or sign up for our upcoming class announcements, Go to our web site: www.seymourtechcenter.org. GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: For PC classes, you must own an IBM-compatible Personal Computer with Windows Vista, 7 or 8 operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals.
Many of the classes we teach run on Windows PCs as well as MacBooks. You may bring your MacBook to class and use it for any of the following classes: Facebook, Ancestry, Pinterest, and Picasa Essentials. Supplies: Students will need to purchase, and bring to class, a USB flash drive with a Gigabyte of free space. Go to an office supply or big box store and buy their cheapest flash drive. Curriculum: Courses range from basics to more advanced topics and are tailored to seniors age 50 and over. Schedule: Full courses run 12-16 hours, with 2 two-hour classes a week for 3-4 weeks. Workshops vary from 1 to 3 sessions. Seminars are 1 session and are always free. See the table that follows. Instruction: Many classes allow a maximum of 9 students, each with a computer and a comprehensive student guide. Experienced teachers and coaches, one for every 3 students, provide generous individual attention. You should plan to practice on a computer at home, about 1 hour for each hour in class. Classes for the Vision Impaired: The Seymour Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be offering a course tailored to individuals with vision impairments that range from moderate to severe. Our course will teach students to use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. These devices have audio capabilities making them usable via speech and hearing (for example, the sending and receiving of email). If you, or anyone whom you know, are interested, please contact Tim Miles at 919-969–3032 (x228), or ocdisabilityawareness@gmail.com for further information.
Fall Classes Computer Fundamentals using Windows 8 - Computer Fundamentals gives the beginner or person with limited experience the basic concepts, skills and tools such as terminology, using the mouse proficiently and mastery of the keyboard. You also receive a general grounding in word processing and a brief introduction to the Internet, web browsing and e-mail. Our PCs use Windows 8, but the skills taught in this class apply to Windows 7 & Vista users, too. Class fee $25. Computer Security & Backup: Protect Yourself – We spend much of our day on the Internet. In this free seminar you will learn some of the basic ways
Page 21 to protect yourself in this fast-paced online world. Of course, in spite of our best efforts, things can go wrong. You need have good computer security software and a backup method in place for your computer files. We will teach you how to install and use Microsoft Security Essentials and give you some easy-to-do computer backup alternatives. Free Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat. Everything Google - Google offers lots of free, web-based apps 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 Search; Maps; Drive (Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations); Calendar; YouTube; Groups & Books. You will learn how these programs are used to collaborate on projects and to share your creativity with family and friends. Class fee $15. Exploring Windows 8 - In this 6-session class, students will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their devices, understand basic navigation of Windows 8, use the desktop, download apps they like, and use the cloud to their advantage. If you are a Windows 7 user, this is your chance to get a heads up on Microsoft’s Windows 8 modern interface designed for mobile devices (the wave of the future). The presentation of the Windows 8 desktop will benefit both Windows 8 and Windows 7 users because the Windows 8 desktop is actually Windows 7. Class fee $25. File Management – This workshop will help you become more self-sufficient in managing the information you choose to save on your Personal Computer. It guides you through practice exercises that use features of the operating system designed to create and organize “folders” that hold the information you produce or obtain from other sources. This will help you get started reorganizing your personal files and folders to make them easier to locate and access. The skills practiced in this workshop are applicable to every task you perform on your computer. Class fee $15. Introduction to Ancestry.Com - We will cover the fundamentals of beginning to create your family genealogy using Ancestry.Com. We will go through some actual examples, such as using the US Census, birth, marriage, and death records to tie them to your own family history. Class fee $15. Introduction to Facebook - Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communications with friends and family. You will learn
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FALL 2015 COURSE SCHEDULE * COURSE Computer Fundamentals w/ Windows 8 (C - 8 sessions) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (S - 1 session) Photo Gallery for Windows (W - 2 sessions) Exploring Windows 8 (C - 6 sessions) Introduction to Windows 8 (S - 1 session) Introduction to Facebook (W - 2 sessions) Introduction to Your Mac & OS X (W – 3 sessions) Everything Google (W - 1 session) Picasa Essentials (C - 8 sessions) Introduction to the iPad (W - 3 sessions) Introduction to Ancestry.Com (W – 2 sessions) Introduction to Word Processing (W - 3 sessions) Skype (W - 1 session) Pinterest.Com (W – 1 session) File Management (W - 2 sessions) iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch for the Blind (C – 5 sessions) * Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.
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Introduction to Windows 8 Seminar – In this 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. Bring all your questions! Free Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat.
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September Computer Fundamentals using Windows 8 Computer Security & Backup Photo Gallery for Windows Exploring Windows 8 Introduction to Windows 8 Introduction to Facebook
(35900-09) Tues & Thurs (359035-08) Fri (359034-03) Mon & Wed (359054-07) Tues & Thurs (359052-09) Fri (359008-04) Mon & Wed
(Sep 8 - Oct 1) (Sep 11) (Sep 14 & 16) (Sep 15 - Oct 1) (Sep 18) (Sep 21 & 23)
9-11 am 9-11 am 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 9-11 am 1-3 pm
October Introduction to Your Mac & OS X Everything Google Picasa Essentials: Org., Edit & Share Photos Introduction to the iPad Introduction to Ancestry.com
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(Oct 6, 13 & 20) (Oct 9) (Oct 12 to Nov 4) (Oct 12, 14 & 16) (Oct 26 & 28)
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November Introduction to Word Processing Skype Pinterest.com File Management
(359033-03) Tues, Thurs & Tues (Nov 3, 5 & 10) (359004-01) Fri (Nov 6) (359036-05) Mon (Nov 16) (359001-06) Tues & Thurs (Nov 17 & 19)
December iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch for the Visually Impaired (359050-10) Mon, Wed & Fri (Dec 7 to 16)
1-3 pm 9-11 am 1-3 pm 9-11 am 1-3 pm
REGISTRATION FEES Class fees: 12 to 16 hour Courses - $25; 2 to 6 hour Workshops - $15; 2 to 3 hour Seminars – free.
about how to view and post your own photos, video, and messages. You will learn about posting on friends’ “Wall“, “Commenting” on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. Personal security recommendations are also covered. Class fee $15.
Payment – In person by credit card or by personal check payable to “OCDOA” (Orange County Dept. on Aging). Payment is due at time of registration. Without the continuing support of the Orange County Department on Aging and the Seymour Center, this program would not be possible.
Introduction to Word Processing - This 3-session workshop will introduce the student to the basics of word processing. We will work with a basic word processing program called Wordpad and the more-sophisticated word processing program - Word 2013. You will learn how to use the ribbon. We will cover the creation of your first document. You’ll learn to move around in your document, using formatting marks, moving text by using Cut and Paste, and changing line spacing and alignment. Prerequisite: If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Class fee $15. Introduction to the iPad - The iPad is an amazing all-in-one tool for email, music, movies & videos. It’s also a camera, e-book reader, Internet browser, and gaming device. You will learn about setting up email, about Siri, the iTunes Store, and the App Store. You can even totally replace other general-use computers with the iPad. You can add a real keyboard; in fact, your iPad will work with nearly any Bluetooth keyboard. iPhone users can use all of these apps and are welcome, too. Please bring your iPad or iPhone to class. Class fee $15. iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch for the Blind - The iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone, especially with iOS 8.1, are equipped with robust speech output features for the blind, called VoiceOver and Speak Screen, as well as a speechenabled personal digital assistant, called Siri. You can accomplish tasks with far less physical interaction than required by computers and many hightech adaptive products. When you combine all of the built-in apps with those being created by third party developers every day (most of which range from free to under $20), people with severe vision loss can now use their iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone to search the Internet, send email, take notes and access online services; to identify currency and products in packages; and to carry a single solution that functions as a clock, flashlight, GPS device, portable book
June - August 2015 reader, calculator, calendar, reminder, radio, and more. Class fee $25. Introduction to Your Mac & OS X – This 3-session workshop is for current Mac owners who would like to learn more about using their Mac, and prospective Mac owners who want to know more before buying their first Mac. We will introduce you to the variety of Macs available today and then look at many of the Mac’s basic features. We will examine the elements of the desktop, dock, and menu bar; the Finder and OS X folder structure; system preferences (settings for, hardware, internet, printer); setting up user accounts; setting up and syncing iCloud; and give you an overview of the key software on your Mac. Please note: Our classroom is set up only with PCs. Our instructor will be demonstrating using a Mac laptop and classroom projector. Bring your own Mac laptop and follow along or simply watch the demonstrations. Class fee $15. Photo Gallery for Windows - This 2-session workshop will teach you how to edit, organize, combine, and share your photos. Photo Gallery is available with Windows 7 and 8. The Windows 7 version also includes tools for movies, instant messaging, email, and more; however, this workshop will focus on editing techniques and printing your photos with Photo Gallery. Class fee $15. Picasa Essentials: Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos using Picasa 3 - You will learn to install Picasa, the free PC program from Google, and organize, edit and share your digital photos. In class, you will download your photos from your camera to a computer. You will learn how to get all your photos organized into folders. Picasa’s editing features let you take out red eyes, improve color and contrast, crop for printing and add special effects and text. You will learn how to create slide shows and collages. You will create your own web albums, order prints online and share your photos with your friends. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring a flash drive with at least a Gigabyte 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. No classes Feb 16 & 18. Class fee $25 Pinterest.Com is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration, re-pin’ images to their own pinboards,
Senior Times or ‘like’ photos. Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing things you love. Class fee $15. Skype - Skype is a very popular way to stay in touch with your loved ones! Skype is a free program that lets you make voice or video calls over the Internet using your computer’s web camera and microphone. Calls between computers running Skype are free, and calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype also supports instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. Skype has many millions of registered users. In this workshop we will start by helping you connect your own computer or tablet to the internet. Then we will explore Skype’s key features. If you bring your own laptop or tablet to class, you must have Skype already installed with a Skype account name and password already checked out. To install Skype and set up your Skype account: For computers: Go to www.skype. com, click the Download button, and follow the instructions. For tablets & smartphones: install the app from the app store. If you don’t have a Skype account, you will be asked to create one as part of the setup. You will also be asked if you want to use your existing Microsoft account for Skype. Once you have created your Skype account you can sign into Skype on any device. In class, you are welcome to use your own Skype account - or one of ours with one of our class PCs. Class Fee $15
ART CLASSES Acrylic Painting Class – Beginners Join artist Dan Eubanks and learn to paint with acrylics. Dan has a degree in Fine Art and also in Visual Communication from NC Central Univ. You will learn about color application and blending as well as working with the back, middle, and foreground of your painting. You don’t need to be able to draw to learn how to paint and create beautiful artwork. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for a list of supplies. Fee: $40 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Tues, Jun 9 - 30 (254008-06) 2 – 3:30 pm Session II: Tues, Jul 7 - 28 (254008-07) 2 – 3:30 pm Session III: Tues, Aug 4 - 25 (254008-08) 2 – 3:30 pm
Artists Together: Open Art Studio Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artists to drop in for extra time to work on specific projects, to encourage mastery of skills and to have social interaction with other artists. The studio is open to artists of all media types. Newcomers are welcome. You will need to bring your own supplies. No formal instruction. Central Orange SC Fridays (254009-01) 10 am – 2 pm Seymour Center Wednesdays (357061) 1 - 3 pm Chinese Brush Painting Participants will learn techniques to paint flowers, animals, birds, landscapes or other areas of interest. Classes are for all levels of experience, from beginner to experienced, as the students will receive individualized instruction. Please bring the following supplies: a pad of newsprint, small bottle of black ink, set of water colors, an ink stone or small dish for the ink, a plastic container for water, as well as medium and small brushes. Brushes from China and rice paper may be purchased from the instructor. Instructor: Jinxiu Alice Zhao studied Chinese Brush Painting for 20 years in Hubei Province, China. Fee: $112 per 8 week Session Seymour Center 2 – 4 pm Session I: Tues, May 12 – Jun 30 (354007-09) Session II: Tues, Jul 21 – Sept 8 (354007-10) Drawing Charcoal is a versatile and forgiving medium for learning to draw. Learn to draw the natural world in 3 dimensions with correct proportions, values, perspective, light effects and more. Beginners and more advanced students welcome. Instructor: Rebecca Margolese-Malin. Work can be seen in the lobby of the Seymour Center and at www.RMargolese-Malin.com Materials list available at the front desk. Fee: $60 for 4 weeks Seymour Center 10 am – 12 noon Session I: Tues, May 5 - 26 (354053-06) Session II: Tues: Jun 9 - 30 (354053-07) Session III: Tues, Jul 7 - 28 (354053-08) Session IV: Tues, Aug 4 - 25 (354053-09) Encaustic Painting Workshop A little beeswax…a little pigment…and you have the magic ingredients for encaustic painting. Join Iris for a journey of discovery as you learn to paint with this wonderful medium. The first week will focus on steps to create a wildflow-
Page 23 er painting on rustic wood; the second week we will draw a still life you create from fruit or vegetables; the third week will be a bounty from the sea of shells, crabs and starfish, allowing your mind to be whisked away to the ocean and the fourth week will be students choice. Instructor Iris Musselwhite will show you techniques and shortcuts as well as skills in mixing colors. All supplies are included. Future classes will either follow this pattern or be determined by student participation. Fee: $80 per 4 weeks (includes supplies) Seymour Center 1 – 3 pm Session I: Thurs, Jun 4 - 25 (354073-01) Session II: Thurs, Jul 2 - 23 (354073-02) Session III: Thurs, Aug 6 - 27 (354073-03) Mixed Media Art In this mixed media creative class students will explore a variety of techniques and materials, which may include: carving your own rubber stamp for printing; stenciling; matte mediums; pen and ink; assorted specialty papers and paints. Possible projects include an art book; a journal; artist trading cards; greeting cards and canvas work. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $40 (includes all materials and supplies) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 1 - 22 (244013-06) 6 – 8 pm Session II: Mon, Jul 6 - 27 (244013-07) 6 – 8 pm Session III: Mon, Aug 3 - 24 (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 (5 weeks) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon or Wed, Jun 22 – Jul 22 (254014-06) 3 – 5 pm Session II: Mon or Wed, Jul 27 – Aug 26 (254014-07) 3 – 5 pm Seymour Center Session I : Mon or Fri, May 11 - Jun 19 (354002-05) 10 am - 12 noon Session II: Mon or Fri, Jun 22 – Jul 24 (354002-06) 10 am – 12 noon Session III: Mon or Fri, Jul 27 – Aug 28 (354002-07) 10 am – 12 noon
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Textile Arts: Rejuvenate and Create Having to give up a favorite shirt because of a stain? Tired of wearing the same old boring clothes, but don’t really like the current fabric patterns or colors? Or just want to jazz up a room simply and inexpensively? If you said “yes” to any of these or have a reason of your own, join us to learn how to do it all. Textile Arts is a series of workshops that teaches forms of decorating or styling fabrics for various uses. You’ll be surprised how easy it is. No prior experience needed. No specific art skills are required. See below for workshop descriptions and dates.
ART & CRAFTS CLASSES
T-Shirt painting with Bottled acrylics Adding fabric medium to the paint makes it possible to permanently paint fabrics. Glitter and other forms of decoration can be added as well. Since we will work from a stencil, no drawing skill is needed. In fact, no previous art experience is required; you will learn all you need to know about this simple craft. If you would like the instructor to provide your T-shirt for $3.50 we will need to know your T-shirt size when you register. If not, you will need to purchase your T-shirt and prep it with the simple process provided on the supply list. Registration is required before Jun 1 for our morning and evening classes. Fee: $25 Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 8 & 15 (224011-07) 10 am – 12 noon Thurs, Jun 4 & 11 (224011-08) 6 – 8 pm Fabric Paints Using fabric paint, you can create your own design on the project of your choice. Everything from clothing to quilt center squares is possible. You can work from a transfer pattern or freehand. The simple preparation process will be provided on the supply sheet. Registration is required before Jul 13 for our morning or evening classes. Fee: $25 Central Orange SC Mon, Jul 20 & 27 (224011-09) 10 am – 12 noon Thurs, Jul 30 & Aug 6 (224011-10) 6 – 8 pm Silk Screening the Easy Way The days of silk screening requiring photo film exposures and smelly chemicals are gone. There is a much easier way to do your own silk screening at home. All you need is a screen, a squeegee, contact paper, and a fabric item. All materials will be included during this class as we create a one-
color T-shirt silk screen. A materials list will be available, after the workshop, so you can continue silk screening at home. Please provide your T-shirt size when registering. Registration is required before Aug 10 for both morning and evening classes. Fee: $35 Central Orange SC Mon, Aug 17 & 24 (224011-11) 10 am – 12 noon Mon, Aug 17 & 24 (224011-12) 6 – 8 pm Watercolor - Advanced Since this is an advanced level class, the instructor determines admission to class. Contact the center for additional information. Limited to 10 students Instructor: Luna Lee Ray Central Orange SC Fee: $30 (3 weeks) Session I: Thurs, Jul 9 - 23 (254010-07) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Aug 6 - 20 (254010-08) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Zentangle® 101: The Basics Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and provides an increased sense of personal well-being. Participants learn the philosophy behind Zentangle, take the first steps in creating tangles and practice repetitive pattern making. During the Basics, participants will learn 8 tangles to create 2 Zentangle “tiles” and shading techniques that makes the Zentangle tile come alive or “pop”. Supplies: Mini-kit (one included per person) – official Zentangle tiles, Micron pen, pencil, blending stump, practice sheets and welcome note from Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Official Zentangle supplies are available for purchase at all times. Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Fee: $35 (2 1/2 hours). Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 9 (244009-01) 2:30 – 5:30 pm Thurs, Jun 11 (244009-02) 6 – 8:30 pm Zentangle® Art Journal Workshop - Dare to Achieve “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” Robert Kennedy During this workshop, students learn many different techniques to create a one of a kind art journal. We will add our Zentangle tiles and tangles to paints, stencils, stamps and more. We will create monoprints using Gelli Plates, add tex-
June - August 2015 ture and color to a blank page. Students will have permission to play with art, get their hands dirty, and have fun in the process. Supply kit provided by the instructor which includes an assortment of official Zentangle tiles, Identi-pen, charcoal pencil, blending stump, practice sheets. Additional Zentangle supplies are available for purchase at all times. Instructor will provide other items to supplement student supply kits and toolbox. Instructor: Sharon Payne Fee: $40 per session Central Orange SC Tues, Aug 11 (244009-05) 2:30 – 5:30 pm Thurs, Aug 13 (244009-06) 6 – 8:30 pm Seymour Center Session I: Sat, Jun 27 (324008-13) 9 am – 1 pm Session II: Sat, Jul 25 (324008- 14) 9 am – 1 pm Zentangle® Color and Textures Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and provides an increased sense of personal well-being. In this workshop you will create layers of wonderful color on beautiful textured paper. This technique can be used in large format as framed art, in smaller pieces as greeting cards or even smaller as ATC or collage. Let your intuition be your guided muse! Bring your mini-kit from level one class and watercolor paints or pencils. Kit fee: $5 includes the use of instructor provided materials. Watercolor set available for purchase $10. Please advise during registration PLEASE NOTE -Zentangle®101 is required for this class. Fee: $35 (3 hours). Early Registration: Zentangle 101 and Colors together: $60; Zentangle 101 and Zendala together: $65; All three classes: $95 Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 9 (244009-03) 6 – 8:30 pm Tues, Jul 14 (244009-04) 2:30 – 5:30 pm
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 1st & 3rd Mon (356004) 11 am – 1 pm Busy Beaders of Central Orange - Jewelry Making Spend time with friends beading! Join us at any level from beginning to intermediate. You can bring your own beads, necklaces you want to re-string, or purchase supplies at the class. Exciting new beads and gemstone quality beads will be available at great prices. Work on your choice of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or a matching set. Make something for yourself or gifts for others! Instructor: Kayla Zaragoza Fee: FREE (plus supplies purchased from instructor or on your own) Central Orange SC Fridays (244005) 3 – 5 pm Canvas Shoe Painting Set your white canvas shoes apart by painting and decorating your own pair using fabric markers, glitter paints and bling to wear this summer. Minimum number of 6 required. Class is limited to 10 participants. Please bring your own clean white canvas shoes. Leader: Helen Frederick Material Fee: $3 (Payable to Instructor) Central Orange SC Fri, Aug 14 (234006-01) 12:30 - 2:30 pm Central Orange Carvers (Woodcarving) Woodcarving class will teach the basic skills of safety, sharpening, wood grain, stop cuts and center lines. Use our tools through your first project, a boot. If you like carving we’ll assist you in selecting the tools and wood you will need to buy for the type of carving that interest you. It costs you only $1 for the boot cutout. You may select your own project or join a group one. We are currently making comfort birds, small stylized birds we give to senior center regulars as they face sickness or stress in their lives. Men and women as well as all skill levels are invited to attend one or both classes. If you are experienced, share your knowledge with us; if you have no carving experience, we’ll teach you. Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Instructor: Charlie Foote Central Orange SC Wednesdays (254033-01) 1 – 4 pm or Wednesdays (254033-02) 6 – 7:30 pm
June - August 2015 Central Orange Carvers Intarsia Woodcarving New! The woodcarving class is extending its time and introducing a new art, Intarsia. Intarsia is making mosaics using various woods. You will learn to select woods by color, grain direction and texture. The principal tool used in Intarsia is a scroll saw. You will develop your skills using it during your first project, cutting your name from wood. Instructor: Dean Pricer Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (254033-01) 1 – 4 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 homeless female veterans, or to UNC Children’s Hospital. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257011-1) 10 am – 2 pm Creative Crafters Creative Crafters offers a variety of jewelry making and specific projects that encourage creative and unique craft projects. The 5th Tuesday* will be a special project. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Thursdays (254034) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Jewelry Making Tues: Jun 2 – 30; Jul 7 - 28; Aug 4 – 25 (354018) 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Decorate a Baseball Cap Start off your summer with a new white baseball cap to wear. Come decorate and create your style for the summer. Please register prior to Jun 5. Class must have a Minimum of 6 participants to take place. Maximum 10 Leader: Helen Frederick Material Fee: $5 per Cap (Payable to Instructor) Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 12 (234005-01) 12:30 - 2:30 pm Eggery Art A lost but unique art of its kind, egg art dates back 2,000 years, and offers many forms. Class will explore a very simple technique that is sure to be a fun and creative egg decorating experience. Eggs will be hand-painted and embellished as you desire. Paint and tools will be provided by the instructor. You will need to bring half a dozen white extralarge eggs to the class.
Senior Times Instructor: Mike Mitchell Fee: FREE (please bring 6 white extra-large eggs) Seymour Center Fri, Aug 7- 28 (344018-01) 1 - 3 pm Floral Designs Ever admired a beautiful arrangement and thought, this would be a neat skill to learn. The opportunity is here! In this 4 week class you will learn the basic techniques of floral arrangements via eye-hand coordination; get familiar with tools, materials and safety; make silk and real floral arrangements that will be eye- appealing and sure to impress. Tools and supplies will be available for purchase. You will keep all arrangements you make! Go tell your friends to join you in this class!! Register 2 weeks prior to each 4 week sessions. Instructor: Carlette Fields Fee: $30 per class ($120 for 4 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Thurs, Jun 18- Jul 9 (354098-01) 10 am- 12 noon Session II: Thurs, Jul 23- Aug 18 (354098-02) 10 am- 12 noon Session III: Thurs, Aug 27- Sept 17 (354098-03) 10 am- 12 noon Session IV: Thurs, Oct 1- Oct 22 (354098-04) 10 am- 12 noon Fused Glass Jewelry Many things can be made with fused glass. You can make jewelry such as ear rings, pendants, bracelets or belt buckles. You can also make plates and bowls in various shapes and sizes. Share your work with friends and family. Here is your chance to do all of the above while experimenting with fused glass. The instructor will guide you through the step by step process during a 4-week class in which you can make several unique pieces. Once you have taken this class, you will want to take it again and again. We also melt wine bottles into interesting serving plates and bowls. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: Listed below per session, + $40 material fee payable to instructor at the first class of each session. Fee: $40 (4 weeks) + materials Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jun 4 - 25 (254020-06) 4 – 5:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Jul 9 - 30 (254020-07) 4 – 5:30 pm Session III: Thurs, Aug 6 – 27 (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 embroi-
dery). 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 18 & 19 (353050-14) 9 am – 4 pm Knifty Knitters Come and join our growing knitting community. All levels of ability are welcome. Experienced knitters help beginners with basic knit and purl stitches. Beginning kits are available. Although some materials will be available, you are welcome to bring your own yarn and needles. Please call Kai Mei at 919-960-7690 or Maret Garard at 919-619-1142. Kit Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Thurs, Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16; Aug 6, 20 (324067) 1:30 – 3 pm Leatherworks - Beginning As a beginner, you will create your own leather key chain and/or coasters. Once you complete this class, you will be able to join our advanced leatherworks one to make your own belt, wallet, or handbag. Limited to 8 students. Instructor: Sam Truax Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (234000-01) 9 – 11 am Mason Jar Herb Garden Do you really hate those packages of herbs they sell in the produce department…that are way overpriced and only semi-fresh?? If you do, this is the class for you! Come join us and learn to plant and care for your own Mason Jar Herb Garden. These mini herb gardens are perfect for your kitchen window sill and an excellent idea for apartment living. The next time you prepare a gourmet meal for your family or a simple dinner for yourself, just reach over and use the fresh herbs from your new Mason Jar Herb Garden. This event is limited to 8 participants. Please register by Friday, May 29. Fee: FREE Instructor: Corina Riley Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 4 (233008-01) 10:30 am – 12 noon Instructors: Jerri Gale & Corina Riley Seymour Center Wed, Jun 17 (334012-01) 2 - 4 pm
Page 25 Papercutting Workshop: A Form of Art Emerges from Cut Paper Wikipedia describes it best! Papercutting is the art of cutting paper designs. The art has evolved uniquely all over the world to adapt to different cultural styles. Jianzhi is a traditional style of papercutting in China and has been practiced in China since at least the 6th century AD. Jianzhi has a number of distinct uses in Chinese culture, almost all of which are for health, prosperity or decorative purposes. Red is the most commonly used color. Come learn how to cut intricate patterns in paper and turn it into art. This interesting technique involves using scissors or paper cutting knives. Once you get into it, you will pleasantly surprise yourself with an ornate masterpiece. Class is limited to 15 participants. Must have 10 registered for this class to take place. Materials provided by instructor. Instructors: Jinxiu Alice Zhao Fee: $15 Seymour Center Wed, Aug 5 (314024-01) 1:30 -3 pm Quilting with the Gals! Looking to quilt with a fun group of ladies? Work on your own, or group project. Most of the group quilts are donated to charity. Donations of 100% cotton fabric and/or batting accepted. Questions? Call Mary Brady at 813- 957-2205 or Nancy Cable at 919- 968-4228. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354024) 10 am – 12 noon Stitch, Flip, and Iron Crazy Quilts (Advanced & Beginners) Come join us to learn the easiest method to make a crazy quilt. Be warned it can become addictive! We will make a lap quilt in two sessions. All materials provided. Registration required at least one week in advance of each session. Instructor: Sandra L. Smith Fee: $35 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 8 & 15 (224006-11) 1 – 4 pm Session II: Mon, Jun 22 & 29 (224006-12) 1 – 4 pm Session III: Mon, Jul 6 & 13 (224006-13) 1 – 4 pm Session IV: Mon, Jul 20 - 27 (224006-14) 1 – 4 pm Session V: Mon, Aug 3 - 10 (224006-15) 1 – 4 pm Session VI: Mon, Aug 17 - 24 (224006-16) 1 – 4 pm
POTTERY CLASSES BRIDGE AND OTHER GAMES LANGUAGE CLASSES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Summertime Crafts Series with Helen, Eileen and Cyd All classes listed under the summer class series will be for 10 participants. Must have 5 registered for each of these classes to take place. Please register 2 weeks prior to listed class dates below. Tank Top Fashion Couture Jazz up a tank top this summer with an iron transfer of your choice. This is a sure way to take a plain top to one that will make a cute statement when you sport it this summer. It is quite easy and quick to do. You are welcome to add other embellishments as well, which the instructor will provide or simply iron on a transfer. There will be a variety of transfers to choose from. You will have to supply the tank top(s). We ask that you bring no more than 2 tank tops for this fun exercise. Once you have your tank top decked out, you are ready for the world! Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jun 30 (334015-01) 1 – 3 pm
Instructor: Cydnee Sims Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Aug 28 (335019-01) 2 - 3:30 pm
POTTERY CLASSES Pottery, Afternoon Each class begins with a 40 min demonstration. It includes: surface decorating techniques: texturing surfaces and all aspects of wheel throwing. For those not interested in the wheel, making form slabs or clay sculptures is an option. Open studio time is included in the class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Classes will resume in the fall. Pottery, Evening 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.
Inspired Sunglasses Looking for a new look this summer? Bring in a pair of sunglasses or pick up a pair or two from your local Dollar Tree. This inspired craft is sure to please and will have everyone wondering where did you get your sunglasses. That’s when you tell them you did it yourself! A variety of decorating supplies will be provided. Come and experiment with different ways to change up sunglasses! You will not be disappointed! Instructor: Eileen Nielson Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jul 10 (334016-01) 2 - 3:30 pm
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Flip Flop to Sandals Looking for a really cool sandal this summer? Believe it or not you can change a pair of flip flops by adding a braided top. Are you intrigued already? This fun activity will be easy and fun to do. The center will provide a variety of t-shirts for you to select from. We ask that you bring a pair of flip flops to class. If you do not have a pair, you can find them at your local Dollar Tree, Wal-Mart or craft stores. You will learn a neat braiding technique that will change the entire look of your feet. We will take before and after pictures just to see how a t-shirt transforms a flip flop into a unique sandal. These sandals will surely catch everyone’s eye. Let’s do it!
Contract Bridge Newcomers are always welcome. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (257004) 1 – 4 pm
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
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 919-9038459, 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, 919-918-3542 Seymour Center Thursdays (351013) 1 – 4 pm Dominoes Join us for a morning of dominoes and other games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251000) 10 am -12 noon or 1– 4 pm Seymour Center Mon – Fri (351021) 10 am – 3:30 pm Game Day Bring a friend and play table games or cards. We are currently looking for spades players. Seymour Center Wednesdays (351009) 1 – 3 pm Games Come alone or bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251001) 9 – 11 am
June - August 2015 Hand and Foot Canasta No need for a partner, or to make reservations. Just drop and we will show you how to play this fun game! Contact Betty Schell at 919-265-3043 if you have any questions. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (351026) 12:45 – 4 pm Hand and Foot Card Game This card game is a form of canasta. If you like to play, come join this ongoing group. Central Orange SC Mon - Fri (251017) 1 – 4 pm Mah Jong This ancient Chinese game is challenging and fun. Central Orange SC Fridays (257005) 1 – 4 pm Newcomers welcome, lessons are taught with advance notice by calling the center, 919-245-2015. Seymour Center Mondays (351001) 12:30 – 5 pm Call the Seymour Center, or Rebecca Hauser at 919-942-5703 (evenings) to sign up to play on Monday afternoons. Rook If you need to brush up, or if you’ve never played before, come by and the group will teach you how to play. Central Orange SC Fridays (257007) 9:30 – 11:30 am Rummikub Join us for a new twist on rummy. If you don’t know how to play, we’ll teach you. Contact the center at 919-2452015 for more information. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (257008) 9 – 11:30 am Scrabble Club The group is open and friendly. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of playing scrabble and meeting new friends. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351005) 1 – 5 pm Scrabble Talk Drop in and join this group for a relaxing game of scrabble while catching up on current events. Central Orange SC Thursdays (253016) 10:30 am – 12 noon Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center Tues – Fri (351010) 2 – 5 pm
June - August 2015
LANGUAGE CLASSES English as a Second Language Beginner Class helps adult non-fluent English speaking people improve their written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Students must register and be tested with the Orange County Literacy Council and attend classes twice a week. Contact 919- 914-6153 or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (354067) 9:30 – 11:30 am English as a Second Language Conversation Lab Class helps adult non-fluent Englishspeaking people improve their comprehension of written and spoken English. It will help participants become more selfsufficient, informed and comfortable in 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
Mandarin Conversation Club Come out and learn the basics of Mandarin and Chinese culture in a fun class setting. No prior knowledge is needed just a willingness to grasp the language so that you can communicate with your fellow Asian participants. Class materials and instructions will be provided. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tuesdays (354041-03) 10 - 11 am Spanish (Level I) - Introduction This is an introductory class designed for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Seymour Center Mondays 12 noon - 1 pm Classes will resume in the fall Spanish (Level II) - Advanced Beginners For people who have had at least one previous class in Spanish Seymour Center Mondays 10:30 – 11: 30 am Classes will resume in the fall Spanish (Level III) - Early Intermediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous experience in another class. Seymour Center Mondays 9:30 – 10: 30 am Classes will resume in the fall
Senior Times Spanish (Level IV) - Intermediate For people who have completed Level II at the Seymour Center, or have taken a class or two elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading. Seymour Center Fridays 9 – 10 am Classes will resume in the fall Spanish (Level V) - Advanced For those who have completed Level III at the Seymour Center, or several years of classes elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar, reading and writing, and is conducted entirely in Spanish. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education) Seymour Center Fridays 10:15 – 11:15 am Classes will resume in the fall
Educational Opportunities Classes must be registered for in advance (Classes may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached.) by calling the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070 or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015. Are You Still Driving? You Don’t Have to… We are excited to announce a new travel training program to educate older adults on how to use public transportation to get where they need to go – and is hands-on instruction. Participants should be comfortable using Chapel Hill Transit’s fixedroute public transportation system. The group will select locations of interest and learn how to use the gotriangle.org website to create a trip plan as well as useful tips for public transportation. Orange County has a two-year grant from the NC Depart of Transportation to build awareness about what the county’s current transportation system can provide older adults and to help improve and/or expand the system. If you would like to learn how to move around Orange County using public transportation, or if you have transportation needs or a question, contact the Depart on Aging’s Mobility Manager - Eileen Nilsen, by calling 919-717-1853 or email enilsen@orangecountync.gov Please join Eileen for a program information session: Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 19 (234016-01) 10:30 – 11:30am Seymour Center (357223-04) 10:30 – 11:30am Tues, Jun 16
End of Life Choices & Quality of Life: Three Part Series The Project EngAGE “End-of-Life Choices” Senior Resource Team proudly presents a three-part series to promote endof-life discussions and planning in order to maximize quality of life and choices. June: Book Discussion of Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, by Atul Gawande. Please register by Fri, Jun 19 Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 25 (233024-01) 4 – 6 pm Seymour Center Mon, Jun 29 (333034) 4:30 - 6:30 pm July: “Fireside Chat” with Project EngAGE Senior Leader, Sheila Evans & Depart on Aging, Social Worker, Pam Tillett, on the Importance of End of Life Discussions. Please register by Wed, Jul 17. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 30 (233024-02) 4 – 6 pm Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 23 (333034) 4:30 - 6:30 pm August: Legal Aid of Pittsboro: Presentation on Wills, Powers of Attorneys, and Advance Healthcare Directives. Please register by Mon, Aug 10. Central Orange SC Thurs, Aug 27 (233024-03) 4 – 6 pm Seymour Center Thurs, Aug 13 (333034) 4 – 6 pm To register, please call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015, or the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070. Films for Later Life A popular film series that explores the heart’s desire in Later Life to re-discover and re-invent itself, and to live a simpler, yet larger and more meaningful life. Series Host: Bolton Anthony founded Second Journey after working as a public librarian, university administrator, and social change activist. Films for later life will not meet in the summer. Stay tuned for the new meeting dates coming this fall. Functional Vision and Aging Many older adults live with some form of vision change, from mild progressive in acuity to various visual impairments that can result in low vision, or total loss of sight. This session will cover vision impairments from a functional perspective. It will address how tasks and environments can be adapted to accommodate visual loss, and how new technologies can assist people’s functional vision. Conducted by the Aging Transitions occupational therapists and guest panelists.
Page 27 Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs., Jul 9 (234013-01) 1 - 2 pm Seymour Center Thurs., Aug 13 (332002-01) 1 – 2 pm Introduction to Mindfulness Based Stress Management Techniques Workshop This two-hour workshop will introduce you to the prospect of managing stressors in your life though the use of Mindfulness Practices. Those who can benefit from this program might be coping with large stressors such as: loss of a loved one, caring for someone who is ill, living with chronic pain or other major life changes. These practices can also help you manage the less overwhelming, everyday stressors that we all encounter at one time or other. Research studies suggest that mindfulness practices may help people manage stress, cope better with serious illness and reduce anxiety and depression. Benefits of practicing mindfulness techniques include learning how to: • Quiet and calm the mind • Pay attention to your moment to moment experiences • Restore and maintain a sense of personal balance • Decrease the symptoms associated with stress • Improve overall physical and emotional well being Topics introduced in the workshop will include: • What is Stress? • How does chronic stress harm our body? • Identifying: Stress Triggers, Stress Indicators and Stress Coping Mechanisms How Can Mindfulness Practices Help: • What is Mindfulness? • Being Present: Stepping out of Auto Pilot • Choice: Stress Reactivity or Skillful Response to Stressors • An Overview of Mindfulness Practices • Mindful Breathing • Mindful Eating • Thought, Emotion and Physical Sensation Awareness • Sitting with the breath to calm the mind and increase awareness • Loving Kindness Please register by Fri, July 31. Must have 10 participants for class to take place. Presenter: Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT, Mindfulness Instructor Fee: $10 Seymour Center Fri, Aug 14 (334024-01) 9:30 - 11:30 am
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Sharpening the Pencil: A Memoir Class for Beginners Has it been awhile since you’ve put pencil to page, or opened up a blank Word document on the computer? Are you a former teacher, someone who fills up a journal with pages of memories or a casual writer? Come sharpen your pencil with us and capture your life memories in an informal setting that will encourage you to re-discover your talents and the joy of creating beautiful sentences! This class is open to writers of all skill levels, but will be especially tailored to beginners. Everyone’s life is interesting in its own way, and this class provides a forum to write down your memories. Whether you are working on a project that is big or small, writing for yourself or to leave a legacy for your friends and family, the instructor will provide weekly reading material to inspire; weekly writing prompts to jumpstart your creativity, and a relaxed forum to share your writing with other members of the group. Members of the class will have the optional opportunity to share a section of their work during class time. The instructor will cover topics such as organization, brainstorming and editing. Please note that this is a non-fiction class. The instructor, Allison Kirkland, graduated from Duke Univ with a degree in English and earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Non-fiction Writing at The New School in NYC. She has worked in publishing and arts administration, but her passion is showing others how to craft their own life stories. Registration required by Tues, May 26. Fee: $180 for 6-weeks series. Seymour Center Tues, Jun 2 – Jul 14 (354062-01) 6:30 – 8:30 pm TED Talks at Central Orange – NEW ! What are TED Talks? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Its agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. Topics are created and made available for use by TED. The discussions of these engaging talks, filmed before live audiences, will be led by Lisa Berley and volunteers. Thurs, Jun 25 – Billy Collins, Poet (former US poet laureate) Everyday Moments, Caught in Time Billy Collins shares a project in which several of his poems were turned into delightful animated films. Five of them are included in this entertaining and moving talk.
Thurs, Jul 23 – AJ Jacobs, author, philosopher, prankster and journalist My Year of Living Biblically AJ Jacobs recounts the year he spent following the rules in the Bible (As literally as possible!) Thurs, Aug 27 - Stephen Cave, Philosopher The Four Stories We Tell Ourselves About Death Philosopher Stephen Cave begins with the question, “When did you first realize you were going to die?” And even more interesting, “Why do we humans so often resist the inevitability of death?” Cave explores four narratives, common across civilizations, that we tell ourselves “in order to help us manage the terror of death.” Fee: FREE Central Orange SC 4th Thurs, Jun 25; Jul 23; Aug 27 (254038-06, 07, 08) 2 – 3 pm TED Talks at Seymour What are TED Talks? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Its agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. Topics are created and made available for use by TED. Join us as we dive into TED Talks at Seymour including a 15 minute video/ talk and follow up discussions led by Emily Gordon. Please register for each session. Facilitator: Emily Gordon Fee: FREE Seymour Center 3rd Mon, Jun 15; Jul 20; Aug 17 (353020) 2 – 3 pm Mon, Jun 15 – Emily Balcetis, Psychologist Why Some People find Exercise Harder than Others Why do some people struggle more than others to keep off the pounds? Social psychologist Emily Balcetis shows research that addresses one of the many factors: Vision. In an informative talk, she shows how when it comes to fitness, some people quite literally see the world differently from others — and offers a surprisingly simple solution to overcome these differences. Mon, Jul 20 – Liza Sonnelly, Cartoonist Drawing on Humor for Change New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly tackles global issues with humor, intelligence and sarcasm. Her latest project supports the United Nations initiative Cartooning For Peace. What others say - “Liza
June - August 2015 often steps out from behind her drawing table to make this world not just a funnier place, but a better one too.” — Planet Green Mon, Aug 17 – Graham Hill, Journalist Less Stuff, More Happiness Writer and designer Graham Hill asks, “Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness?” He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life via his stories of sustainability and minimalism. Hill is also the founder of TreeHugger. com and LifeEdited.
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 Thursdays (257002-1) 3 – 5:30 pm Writing About Your Life through Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks once described poetry as “life distilled.” In this eightweek workshop, we will learn a new skill, or polish an old one, as we begin to tell our life stories. While rhyme is an option, much of our work will be in unrhymed verse that draws on other tools to give it beauty and strength. Each session will include in-class writing exercises, using the work of published poets as our guide, as well as instruction on specific writing techniques. Optional take-home prompts will be available. Please note: We will not be reading and writing greeting card verse, but rather poems with depth and complexity that explore both the joys and hardships we have lived. Join Pam Baggett on this exceptional journey of writing your life differently. Pam has taught writing classes through Duke Univ’s Continuing Studies Program, the Ackland Art Museum at UNC, and numerous botanical gardens and arboreta, including Longwood Gardens and the JC Raulston Arboretum at NCSU. Her poems appear in journals and anthologies, including The Atlanta Review; Crab Orchard Review; San Pedro River Review; The Sow’s Ear; Kakalak 2014; Creatures of Habitat from Main Street Rag; the anthology ; Forgetting Home: Poems About Alzheimer’s; and The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume VII: North Carolina. Work appears on-line in Kentucky Review (www.kentuckyreview.org). Instructor: Pam Baggett, Writer,
Author, Photographer Fee: $80 (for 8 weeks) Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 4- July 30 (334025-01) 1 – 2:30 pm (class will not meet on Thurs, Jul 2) Estate Planning Workshops The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Department on Aging are cosponsoring a two-part series of workshops on Estate Planning. Please register for one set of the following sessions: Chapel Hill Workshops will be held at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill on Wed, June 3 and Thurs, June 4 (2 – 4 pm) The presenter will be Ms Beth Tillman, Attorney-at-Law. Ms. Tillman will cover the following topics: Wed, Jun 3 – Planning for Incapacity (333000-10) Topics include: Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Living Trusts Thurs, Jun 4 – Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property (333000-10) Topics include: Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Organ Donation, Disposition of Remains, and Planning Your Digital Afterlife Hillsborough Workshops will be held at the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in Hillsborough, NC on: Wed, Jun 17 and Thurs, Jun 18 ( 2 – 4 pm) The presenter will be Mr Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law. Mr Lackey will cover the following topics: Wed, Jun 17 – Who’s in Charge? (230010-01) Topics include: Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Thurs, Jun 18 – Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond (230010-02) Topics include: Lifetime Gifts, Wills, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes *There will be opportunities for questions and answers during all sessions. Registration deadline is Wed, May 27. Register online at go.ncsu.edu/estateplanning2015 or by phone at 919245-2050.
June - August 2015
FINANCIAL PLANNING A Disciplined Approach to Investing This seminar outlines the features and benefits of creating and maintaining a diversified portfolio of investments through a professionally managed advisory program. Must register by Wed, June 17 for Central Orange SC, and Wed, May 27 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 24 (234002-01) 12 noon – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Jun 3 (334020-01) 12 noon – 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 2 - 3:30 pm. Call 919-968-2070 to register for sessions at the Seymour Center by Tues, Jun 30. Thurs sessions will be held at the Central Orange SC from 2 – 3:30 pm. Call 919-245-2015 to register for sessions at Central Orange Senior Center by May 28.
Senior Times Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 4 – Jul 16 (254003-04) 2 – 3:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Jul 7 – Aug 18 (334004-12) 2 - 3:30 pm 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. Must register by Wed, Aug 19 for Central Orange SC. Must Register by Wed, Aug 5 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Aug 26 (234009-01) 12 noon – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed Aug 12 (334021-01) 12 noon- 1 pm Tax-Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep Join us to learn how certain investments can deliver tax-free income and possibly keep you in a lower tax bracket. Must register by Wed, July 15 for Central Orange SC. Must register by Wed, July 1 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Jul 22 (244022-01) 12 noon – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Jul 8 (334023-01) 12 noon – 1pm
SPECIAL EVENTS To take classes listed in the Special Events section, people must be registered for in advance (classes may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached) by calling the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015, or the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070. A Country Music Night, a Caribbean Festival and a Catfish Fry Enjoy great food and music this summer. The center will provide the light fare, Caribbean dishes, and the catfish. You are asked to bring a side dish or dessert that will serve 8 to 10 people for the Fish Fry only. No side dishes or desserts
required for Country Music Night and Caribbean Festival. Please specify your dessert of choice when register. Country Music Night with Roots and Wings Tonight’s light fare will be rotisserie chicken tortilla wrap with fresh fruit. Please register for this event by Wed, May 13 and be ready to indicate what you will be bringing to our gathering. Tonight you will have an opportunity to get on the mic and sing with the artists in honor of Older Americans Month which this year’s theme is Get into the Act. This is how to Get into the Act country style!! Hope to see you there! Limited to 40 participants. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, May 20 (323035-01) 5:30 – 7 pm Caribbean Festival – An Event to Honor Volunteers National Caribbean-American Heritage Month is recognized every June. This year marks the 9th anniversary where the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the US are recognized. Let’s honor this festive occasion in addition to celebrating your volunteer achievements and sharing Vicki’s retirement plans through Caribbean music, dance and food. Please register by Wed, Jun 17. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jun 24 (333041-01) 6 – 8 pm End of Summer Catfish Fry Did you know that August is National Farm-Raised Catfish Month? Join us for another fantastic evening as we enjoy this delicious southern staple amongst family and friends. A fun interactive “Go Fish” social awaits that will kick the party into high gear! We ask that you bring your favorite side dish or dessert that will be perfect with fried catfish. Please register for by Wed, Aug 5 and indicate what you will be bringing to our gathering. Limited to 40 participants. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Aug 12 (334042-01) 5:30- 7 pm A Veteran’s Affair: Wall of Honor If you have not seen our Wall of Honor honoring veteran participants of the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center, stop by and check it out! The wall is not only a way of expressing our gratitude to those who served our country, it also enables other participants and visitors who frequent the Center to appreciate and learn more about their peers. Our current honorees
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on the wall are: Lee Pavao, Bob Roberts, Tommie Swan, Robert T. Watral, Everette (Bud) Hampton, Willie Breeze, Ross Farrington, and George Thomas Weiser. Our next honorees will be recognized in November. Please contact Cydnee Sims, 919-245-4250 or Betsy Corbett, 919-245-2890 if you would like to be featured on the wall. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (353003-02) Art Show – Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Terry Colville at 919-245-2016 or tcolville@orangecountync.gov A reception will be held on Mon, Jun 1 and Aug 10 with an opportunity to meet and greet our featured artists.
Steven Ray Miller, Artist – Hidden Hearts Exhibit Steven Ray Miller has specialized in gouache (opaque water color) paintings for the last 40 years. Unlike traditional watercolorists, Miller paints on dry rag paper, using two coats of paint for clearly defined details and saturated colors. Favorite subjects include: landscapes, architectural views, and florals. Steven graduated from Duke Univ with a dual degree in Studio Art and Psychology, and instructed 10,000 students of all ages while working as an Artist-in-Residence with the SC Arts Commission. Miller has exhibited throughout the US in more than 100 one-man shows, and 50 juried competitions. His paintings and prints are found in many prominent corporate art collections. In 2005 he was commissioned to create a series of four original paintings for the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham, NC. Private collectors include Ken Blanchard (The One Minute Manager), Colleen C Barrett (President Emeritus, Southwest Airlines), Roberta Peters (opera singer), and Richard Riley (former Governor of SC). Steven Ray Miller has been chosen “Durham’s Best Artist” by readers of Durham Magazine for the last 3 years. He paints hidden hearts in his paintings “to bring the viewer in for a closer look. Hearts help us to share the feelings of love and hope that connect us all.” Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 1 (253002-04) 3 pm Nan Nixon, Artist Nan Nixon, JD, retired from Duke Univ in 2005. Over a 40 year career, she worked in the US Senate, for the City of New York and for Harvard Univ and later Duke Univ representing them in Washington
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Senior Times DC. She is currently on the Executive Committee of the Orange County Democratic Party and the Board of Carolina Villages (a recently launched “Aging in Place” non-profit serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro). Ms Nixon says “And now for something completely different”, the phrase made famous by Monty Python, probably best describes her decision to try painting after retirement and while recovering from a serious illness. She is inspired by nature as she creates her abstract works with acrylics, and her use of the dry brush technique adds a misty and mysterious feeling to her paintings. Central Orange SC Mon, Aug 10 (253002-05) 3 pm
Art Shows: Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 or csims@orangecountync.gov
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mingle with the Artist! You will be greeted with a bio of the artist(s), list of artwork in the show and a select beverage and refreshments for the occasion. The artist(s) will be available to share inspirational stories and receive questions surrounding the show. The first half hour the artist will be on the first floor and the last half hour the artist will be on the second floor (unless there is more than one artist, you will find artists on both levels during the entire reception). Chapel Hill artist, Lynne Albert, is passionate about painting. Using acrylics, oils and mixed media, she creates colorful fluid paintings alive with movement. Lynn also serves on the Arts Commission of Orange County. Her show will be on display Mon, July 13 until Thurs, Sept 3. Art Opening Hostesses will be: Beth Harbethstroth, Becci Ritter and Irene Ferguson with Emily Davison on piano. Seymour Center Mon, Jul 13 (333042-01) 4 – 5 pm Bingo on the Patio Bring a friend with you and enjoy a morning of traditional bingo with prizes. Bring a snack to share. Seymour Center Wed Jul 1 (353041-07) 10:30 am – 12 noon
Birthday Celebration Join us for our monthly birthday celebration as we recognize individuals born in the months of Jun, Jul, and Aug. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 (253004-06, 07, 08) 12 noon Seymour Center Mon, Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 (353072) 12 noon Biz Whist Tournament Put your skills on the table going up town, down town; run a Boston…let the cards tell the story for the trophies. Fee: FREE (register with your partner by Fri, Jun 26) Seymour Center Tues Jul 7 (350001-02) 1 pm Blue Moon Party Blue Moon, you saw me standing alone, well you won’t be alone at this party! The last Blue Moon was in 2012 and the next one is not until 2018 so we are just in time to celebrate this Blue Moon which occurs July 2015. We want you to wear blue and think blue when you plan which dish you want to bring. Blueberry Jell-O, Blueberry cheesecake, Bleu cheese salad, and Blueberry Pie are a few suggestions. Be creative! Corina will be in the kitchen creating a fabulous main dish of Chicken Cordon Bleu to be served with your sides. So come and enjoy a Blue Shoe Mocktail while we celebrate a once in a blue moon party! Registration: Required by Jul 9 Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 16 (253007-07) 5:30 pm Brain Games with Dawn – Q-Bitz & More You will have so much fun; you won’t even realize your dexterity and brain are improving. Together as a group you will work different patterns which range from simple to complex. Limited space so be sure to register at least one week in advance. Leader: Dawn Smith Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 4; Aug 6 (223015-06 & 08) 2 pm CarFit© and Transportation Fair 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). All CarFit participants will receive a goody bag and there will be a raffle for an emergency car kit at Seymour Center and COSC! See the full details of the CarFit program on page 11. In addition to CarFit, this event is also
a Transportation Resource Fair! Come meet Transportation Specialist Eileen Nilsen, and discover what Orange County has to offer in the way of transportation alternatives! All attendees must call the Seymour Center or Central Orange to register for a specific time for a CarFit check-up. You are welcome to come by and pick up transportation materials without an appointment! Fee: FREE Central Orange Senior Center Thurs, Jul 9 (215000-01) 1 – 3:30 pm Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 9 (323004-04) 9:30 am – 12 noon Comedy - Central Style Everyone loves to laugh and we certainly have many great story tellers and comedians at our center who brighten our days. We want to bring you to the big stage for a night of comedy and laughs. If you would like to participate, but feel like you need some fresh material, we can help you out! Just call the front desk to register. In between acts we will be showing clips from different comedians such as Jeanne Robertson, Abbott & Costello, and Carol Burnette. The center will serve fried chicken and you bring the sides to share. Call the front desk to register and let us know what you plan to bring by Aug 14. Central Orange SC Thurs, Aug 20 (253007-08) 5:30 pm Comedy Hour in Honor of the Older Americans Act: Get into the Act They say laughter is like medicine and good for the soul. During the month of May we recognize the Older Americans Act (OAA). OAA originally enacted in 1965, supports a range of home and community-based services, such as meals-on-wheels and other nutrition programs, in-home services, transportation, legal services, elder abuse prevention and caregivers support. These programs help seniors stay as independent as possible in their homes and communities. In addition, OAA services help seniors avoid hospitalization and nursing home care, and, as a result, save federal and state funds that otherwise would be spent on such care. Join Tree Huggers Guild, a group of people that enjoy doing improv. Join them as they Get into the Act of making you laugh! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, May 21 (323038-01) 6 – 7 pm Connections Concierge This program is designed with everyone in mind! Not sure how to navigate
June - August 2015 the multiple programs at the Center. Need a little memory jogger on upcoming events and programs? Look no further! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, you will have an opportunity to explore all the happenings and possibilities at your local senior center. No longer will you find yourself wondering how you missed an interesting program or realize you didn’t sign up by the deadline date. Our concierge will be located in the lobby when you come into the Center. One on one time will be spent mapping out a wide range of activities you can get involved in. This program is being offered by the Seymour Center Program Advisory Committee. Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Mon: Jun 1, 15; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17 (353012) 10 am – 12 noon Cooking and Dinner with David Sovero – The Art of Cooking You have seen David’s artwork in the senior centers, but did you know he is just as talented in the kitchen? David, who trained at the Fearrington House Restaurant and is now a chef for a local restaurant, believes you can create a good, healthy, and inexpensive meal using ingredients you already have in your pantry. Each week you bring two ingredients (fruit, vegetable, or other item) from your pantry and David will teach you how to create a meal with the combination provided. The choice of beef, chicken, or seafood, will be provided. If you are a vegetarian, just let us know when you register. This is a hands-on class with everyone participating in the preparation of the meal. During the class David will explain different methods of preparing meat and additional variations on the meal being prepared. This is a unique cooking class and is a fun as well as a delicious experience. Everyone MUST register for each class one week in advance. Class size is limited. *Co-sponsored with OLLI at Duke. Fee: $9 per class plus two ingredients Central Orange SC Mondays Jun (233016-06) 5:30 – 8 pm Jul (233016-07) 5:30 – 8 pm Aug (233016-08) 5:30 – 8 pm Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 18- Jul 16 (353019-03) 2:30 - 5:30 pm Jul 23 – Aug 20 (353019-04) 2:30 - 5:30 pm Aug 27 – Sept 24 (353019-05) 2:30 - 5:30 pm Fee: $9 per class plus two ingredients Corn Hole Party Let’s kick off the Tuesday morning play and break in our new set with an afternoon party to play and learn an en-
June - August 2015 tertaining game of Corn Hole with music and refreshments Seymour Center Tues Jun 9 (333031-01) 2 - 3 pm Farmers’ Markets at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Markets are at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have your local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. Come shop and get extra fresh food and outstanding quality. Central Orange SC Mondays 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Tues and Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon Floats for Fathers In honor of all the men in our lives, we are going to gather on the patio and enjoy a delicious ice cream float. Our variety of floats will include Root Beer, Coke, Creamsicle, and good old American Apple Pie, plus a few more just for a surprise. Please contact the front desk to register prior to Jun 15. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 19 (233009-01) 12:30 pm Fourth of July Celebration Enjoy a cool slice of sweet watermelon as we gather on the front patio for music and games and celebrate July 4th. Be sure to wear red, white, and blue or any other patriot clothing you might have. We will enjoy music by Horace Sher as he delights us with patriotic music and more. Please register prior to Jun 26. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 2 (233003-01) 12:30 pm Frappuccino’s with Toni Shaw Starbucks has nothing on us! Toni is in the kitchen and we guarantee you will not only learn how to make a refreshing and delicious Frappuccino, but also have fun doing it. Toni is well known for her sense of humor as well as her creativity so bring a friend and join us. There is limited space so be sure to register quickly. Last day to register is Jun 4. Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 9 (233020-01) 2:30 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 5; Jul 10; Aug 7 (257024-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Senior Times Game of the Month: Sequence with Terry This game is easy to learn and social in nature. A combination of card and board game for strategic thinkers that is fast paced and fun. It’s great if you already know how to play and, if not, we will teach you. Bring a friend and treat yourself to an afternoon of fun. Last day to register is Jun 4. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 11 (251003-06) 2 pm Bananagrams with Lisa Put your spelling to the test and join us for an afternoon of Bananagrams. This game is similar to Scrabble using tiles to build different words. Bring a friend and join others for an afternoon of fun. Last day to register is Jul 2. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 9 (251003-07) 2 pm Yahtzee with Corina This game is full of action as you try to get as many points by rolling the dice and making certain combinations with the dice. It’s a great game to play with friends and family. Last day to register is Aug 6. Central Orange SC Thurs, Aug 13 (251003-08) 2 pm Getting Around with Eileen, Transportation Specialist Do you have transportation questions and not sure who to call? Do you know all the different transportation options available to you? New transportation opportunities are coming to our area and Eileen Nilsen, Transportation Specialist with our department, will be here to let you know what is available to you. Time will be provided for questions and answers about the different mobility options available to you. Please register prior to Jun 1. Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 3 (233022-01) 10:30 am Getting to Know You The staff at Central Orange would like to spend more time getting to know you, and you getting to know more about us and the programs we offer. This time together is your opportunity to share your ideas and suggestions about future programming. We will have the current Senior Times on hand to review upcoming programs. Everyone must register at least one week in advance of each session. Central Orange SC Tea with Terry Enjoy a variety of hot and cold tea as you learn what is happening at the center with Terry, the Central Orange Programs and Operations Manager. This is a great time to share ideas about programs you would like to see take place. Wed, Jun 10 (233021-01) 2 pm
Lemonade with Lisa Enjoy a glass of cold lemonade with Lisa, the Central Orange Front Desk Manager and find out what’s happening at the center. Wed, Jul 1 (233021-03) 2 pm Dove Dots with Dawn Enjoy a dot or two of ice cream with Dawn, the Central Orange Facility Manager and catch up on what programs are coming up as we head towards the fall. Wed, Aug 5 (233021-04) 2 pm Ice Cream on Wheels @ SEYMOUR CENTER Remember when you were a kid and you would hear a certain sound that let you know the ice cream truck was coming! Get ready for Ice Cream on Wheels! Our musical cart will offer a variety of ice cream to choose, and let’s not forget the great music that will take you back in time. Mark your calendars! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jul 7 (333043-01) 2 – 3 pm In the Kitchen with Pat! Learn to make this sweet. Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Let’s bake a cake! This class calls for all pound cake lovers! If you want to learn how to bake a pound cake, this class has your name on it. Join Pat for another adventurous time in the kitchen. Space is limited to 10 participants Must have 5 to have the class. Register by Wed, May 13. Instructor: Pat Farrington Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, May 20 (323040-01) 2 - 4 pm Interested in Sharing Your Home with Others? As part of the OCDOA’s Aging in Community: Planning for Our Future series, there has been a lot of discussion about the value of shared housing in one’s senior years. Single family homes with just one occupant can be converted into living space for two or three. Living expenses and maintenance tasks can be split several ways. Loneliness can be decreased; home security increased. But how does one find the best set of roommates and develop the right set of ground rules for long-term success? If you have a home that you would consider sharing, come join Cherie Rosemond to discuss how this can be done in a safe and satisfying way. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 4 (357112-04) 6:30 – 8 pm
Page 31 Jenga Party!! In honor of Older Americans Month, with the theme “Get into the Act”, join the Senior Center Management Team for an afternoon of Jenga! If you’ve never played it or wonder what it is, come Get into the Act of playing this fun tower building game. No experience necessary, just great team spirit. We will see you in the lobby!! Prizes will be given to the winning team. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, May 19 (323041-01) 2 - 4 pm Last Tuesdays - Dance Bash Join us in the great hall as we dance to the electric slide, cupid shuffle, and much more. Don’t worry, if you don’t know these dances, we will teach you. Just come ready to have some fun! Central Orange SC (253000-01) Tues, Jun 30; Jul 28; Aug 25 11 am Mason Jar Herb Garden Do you hate those packages of herbs they sell in the produce department… that are way overpriced and only semifresh?? If you do, this is the class for you! Come join us and learn to plant and care for your own Mason Jar Herb Garden. These mini-herb gardens are perfect for your kitchen window sill and an excellent idea for apartment living. The next time you prepare a gourmet meal for your family or a simple dinner for yourself, just reach over and use the fresh herbs from your new Mason Jar Herb Garden. This event is limited to 8 participants, so please register by Fri, May 29. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 4 (233008-01) 10:30 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Wed, Jun 17 (334012-01) 2 - 4 pm Movies and More for the Young and Young at Heart It’s Thurs afternoon at the movies and we invite each of you to bring your grandchild or special young person to enjoy an afternoon together watching a family friendly movie on the big screen. We encourage your grandchild to dress in their favorite Disney character and feel free to bring a stuffed animal and comfort blanket. Please be sure to register for each movie at least one week in advance. Fee: FREE Popcorn and juice will be provided. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 11 1:30 pm Frozen (233023-06) Thurs, Jul 9 Mr Peabody and Sherman (233023-07) Thurs, Aug 13 Paddington (233023-08)
SPECIAL EVENTS ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & LESSONS DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER ATHLETICS
Page 32 Movies with the Grands Do you have the kids for the summer, and would you like to come to the Senior Center and show them off to your friends? If so, bring them with you and enjoy a wholesome family feature. This will be fun for you and your grandchild as you enjoy a movie together. Popcorn will be provided (you must be present with your grandchild during movie). Fee: FREE Seymour Center (333030-01) 10 am -12 noon Mon June 15 Paddington Mon July 20 Big Hero 6 Mon Aug 17 Annie Newcomers’ Coffee This is your chance to ask 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 Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 11 (353023-10) 10 am Thurs, Jul 9 (353023-11) 10 am Thurs, Aug 13 (353023-12) 10 am Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten (movie screening) The much acclaimed feature-length film, Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten, made its national debut during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference on Sept. 26, 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Washington, DC, and was recently been selected to officially screen during the 2015 NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington in March. The film made its NC debut April 5, 2014 during a special preview at UNC – Wilmington in Wilmington, NC, and was also featured during the 2015 Hayti Heritage Film Festival in Durham in Feb. See page 5 for the full story. Written by M. Cash Michaels Central Orange SC Sat, Jul 18 (233013-01) 6 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) Pool Party If you haven’t checked out Homestead Aquatic Center, now is the time to do it! Cool off this summer at our first co-sponsored pool party with the aquatic center. This neat event is sure to please! We will have great music, a couple of games, prizes you’ll love, as well as refreshing treats. Further details will be given to those interest-
Senior Times ed prior to the event. Please register by Thurs, Aug 20 by calling 919-2452070. We must have 15 participants for this event to take place. If you have questions concerning this activity, contact Cyd at 919-245-4250. Fee: FREE Homestead Aquatic Center 300 Northern Park Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Thurs, Aug 27 (330000-01) 1- 3 pm
a night of music. We are going to fire up the grill and grill you a mouthwatering, good ol’ American beef hamburger with all the fixin’s. Contact the center before Jun 12 to register and let us know what sidedish you plan to bring. So roundup your friends and join us for a night in the Wild West! Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 18 (253007-06) 5:30 pm
Pre-Father’s Day Celebration Performance Given For and By Seymour Center Men! Prepare to be dazzled by performances from our talented Seymour Center male members. Our center’s men paying tribute to one another in the form of creative musical numbers will be a lovely event to showcase the talent that can be found here. Additionally, the show will serve as a special way to remember the special male role models in our lives. These lively musical numbers will surely brighten your morning. Please register to attend the performance at the front desk. Seymour Center Tues, Jun 16 (333028-02) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Word Power Keep your mind sharp by testing your vocabulary. Don’t worry, no grades will be issued! We invite you to stop by the front desk and pick up our list of words to be completed on your own. We won’t be collecting the answer sheet; however, once you complete the answers we will place your name in the pot for a drawing at the end of the month. Central Orange SC Ongoing
Tour Your Local Senior Center with the Program Advisory Committee Seymour Program Advisory would like to take you on a special tour in honor of the Older Americans Act. The theme is Get into the Act! That is exactly what this committee wants you to do. Don’t stay at home, come out and learn what the Center has to offer. Join a tour and learn how to Get into the Act by getting involved. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, May 22 (323042-01) 2 – 4 pm
All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted.
Wednesdays’ Buzz This replaces “What’s Happening at Seymour” (formerly under the lunch program) will keep you in the know. Look for this special table in the lobby every 1st and 3rd Wed. Come find out what the entire Buzz is about! Be the first to be in the know! Seymour Center (353053) Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15; Aug 5, 19 10:30 am Wild West Party with Mike Poole All you “ace-high” dudes and cowpokes are invited to the Wild West shindig so put on your western wear and belly up to the bar for a cool sarsaparilla drink. Mike Poole sings Vintage County and Western music and the last time he was here, people did not want the evening to end! Come and learn the Texas Two Step and enjoy
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & LESSONS ACTIVITIES
Badminton Sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department Fee charged Central Recreation Center Tryon St, Hillsborough Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 – 11 am Badminton Enjoy a friendly game during our open play weekly sessions. Beginners are welcome. Racquets are available. Partner not needed. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351022) 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays (351022) 9:15 - 11:45 am Basketball – Shoot Around Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 9 - 10 am Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351016) 8 – 9:30 am Thurs (357022) 5:30 – 7pm Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC Seymour Center
June - August 2015 Bocce Ball Time to put some miles on our improved bocce ball court! Equipment available. Weather permitting. Seymour Center Mondays (351020) 10 am Wednesdays (351020) 10 am & 1:30 pm Cornhole This activity can also be known as bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo or bags, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing “corn kernel” bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. Bring a friend and let’s toss some bags. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351006) 10 am Pickle Ball A combination of badminton and tennis this sport is once again gaining popularity around the county. It is played with a whiffle ball on an indoor court. Equipment will be provided. Please contact the front desk to register. Central Orange SC Mondays (251016-01) 5 - 8 pm Wednesdays & Fridays (251016-03) 2 – 4 pm Fridays (251016-02) 9 – 11 am Pickle Ball Play Chapel Hill Community Center offers Pickle Ball!! If you have any questions or want to know more about this activity, contact Bernard Leach at 919- 968-2734. Chapel Hill Community Center Mon, Wed, Fri: Jun 1 - 12 10 am - 2 pm Sat, Jun 1 – Aug 29 11:30 am - 4 pm Sun, Jun 7 – Aug 30 6:45-9:45 pm Ephesus Tennis Courts Mon, Wed, Fri: Jun 15 – Aug 14 8 - 11 am Hargraves Community Center Thurs, Aug 20, 2015 - June 9, 2016 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Shuffleboard Whether it is for practice or fun, shuffleboard is a great way to exercise. Come to learn, or to show someone how to play the game. Feel free to bring a lunch and socialize afterwards. Northside Gym Wednesdays 10 am - 12 noon Table Tennis at Central Orange All levels are welcome to join during this open play. If you have never played, the members will teach you. You may bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (251008-1) 1:30 – 5 pm
June - August 2015 Table Tennis You may bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome. Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-636-2264, or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972, or alantom@mindspring.com Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (351008) 2 – 4 pm 1st Fridays (351008-06) 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Saturdays (351018) 12 noon – 2:45 pm Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Recreation Center Gym at 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough Fee: $25 annually Central Recreation Center Gym Mon – Fri 8 – 10 am Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Orange Senior Center with friends. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (25000-01) 2:30 pm Walking - Indoors Walk in the Northside Gym/Hargraves Center at 216 N. Roberson St, Chapel Hill Fee: FREE Hargraves Center Wed & Fri 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Wii – Open Play Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, contact Corina Riley at 919-245-4252 Central Orange SC Thursdays (251010) 12 noon 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. Leaders: Virginia Davis & Joseph Degraffenreidt Seymour Center Tuesdays (351069) 10:30 - 11:30 am
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.
Senior Times 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, and 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 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 Thursdays (254032) 7 – 8 pm
Ballroom Dance Practice Ballroom dance practice with Bruce Gillooly providing the music. A variety of music will be used to meet a wide range of dancing abilities and desires. Comments and requests will be taken into account. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354047) 3:45 - 4:30 pm Clogging for Fitness! Clogging for Fun! Did you know that clogging is not just a plumbing problem? Clogging is an enjoyable dance/exercise for people of all ages. Cloggers range from ages 3 to 93 +. Come and enjoy learning a true American dance that originated in the mountains of NC. This Appalachian dance form is easy to learn and only has 8 movements. Basic clogging classes are 8 weeks. Instructor will provide taps at cost or inform participants where the shoes can be purchased. Please dress comfortably for this class. If you have additional questions or concerns, you may email the instructor at shagbarkrd69@gmail.com. Classes will resume in Fall of 2015. East Coast Swing Beginner/Intermediate - New This Summer! Open to all, no partner necessary. Learn to Swing dance to high energy Big Band, 50-60’s Rock n’ Roll music. It’s great exercise, lots of fun and terrific way to meet new people. Join award winning instructor Wesley Boz for this 6 week series. Space is limited. Instructor: Wesley Boz Fee: $60 for 6 lessons (Pay for the full session - $10 per class) Drop-Ins: $15 *for drop-ins after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at 919-2744400 or Wesley Boz, 919-749-3030 for additional information. Seymour Center Tues, May 19 – Jun 23 (354037-07) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Tues, Jun 30 – Aug 4 (354037-08) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Tues, Aug 11 – Sept 15 (354037-09) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Line Dancing Line Dancing is great exercise. Best of all, no partner is needed. Join this growing class and learn the best line dancing around. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $3 per class. Purchase tickets at the front desk. Seymour Center Mondays, Jun 1 - 29 (354019-18) 1:30 – 3 pm Jul 6- 27 (354019-16) 1:30 – 3 pm Aug 3 – 31 (354019-17) 1:30 – 3 pm
Page 33 Line Dancing This class is for both new and experienced line dancers. You will improve your memory and get the benefits of exercising while having fun. Please call before your first visit to the Wed evening class. *We have added a new beginner’s class on Mondays. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Instructor: Becky Walker Mondays (Beginners class) (254006-2) 2 - 3 pm Mondays (254006-2) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesdays (254006-4) 5:30 – 7 pm
Line Dancing First 30 min of the class is for beginners, and all levels are together from 10 – 11 am. Instructor: Esther Booker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (254006-3) 9:30 – 11 am
Scandinavian Dance Learn dances from Sweden and Norway, such as Hambo, Waltz, Reinlender and Polkett. Come try it out! No partner necessary. For more information, contact Katherine Polk at 919- 967-4967. Facilitator: Bruce Emery Fee: FREE Seymour Center 4th & 5th Thurs, Jun 25; Jul 23, 30; Aug 27 (353007) 7 - 8:45 pm Tap Dancing Learn to tap dance with an experienced and friendly teacher. You will learn basic and historical steps, as well as how to tap to all kinds of music. Tap dancing is a great way to have fun while exercising without stressing your body. Instructor: Katie Moorehead Fee: $52 for the first four lessons Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 4 - 25 (354032-03) Beginners 12 noon - 1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Thurs, Jul 2 - 23 (354032-04) Beginners 12 noon - 1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Thurs, Aug 6 – 27 (354032-05) Beginners 12 noon - 1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon 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
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER MOVIES INTEREST GROUPS ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS & MEETINGS
Page 34 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 4, 11, 18; Jul 2, 9, 16; Aug 6, 13, 20 (353006) 7– 8:30 pm West Coast Swing Advanced Beginner/Intermediate New This Summer! Requisite Some basic west coast swing experience necessary, no partner necessary. Learn to dance to Blues, R&B, Top 40 Swing music. This is a slow, sexy style swing dance that’s very popular across the country. Join award winning instructor Wesley Boz for this 6 week series. Space is limited. Instructor: Wesley Boz Fee: $60 for 6 lessons (Pay for the full session - $10 per class) DropIns: $15 *for drop-ins after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at 919-274-4400 or Wesley Boz, 919749-3030 for additional information. Seymour Center Tues, May 19 – Jun 23 (354038-01) 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tues, Jun 30 – Aug 4 (354038-02) 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tues, Aug 11 – Sept 15 (354038-03) 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Music Back Porch Summer Jam – A Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Session A Bluegrass/Country Jam where everyone brings their instrument and joins in the jam. If you do not play an instrument, you can bring your voice for this great musical experience. No jam is complete without oduls, good ole root beer and finger picking food!! Join Marie for an uplifting jammin’ time! Instructor: Marie Vanderbeck Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st and 3rd Wed, Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15; Aug 19 only (334037-01) 3:15 – 4:15 pm Chorus at Central Orange If you are interested in participating in a singing group please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Finding Your Voice Each class starts with vocal exercises. It’s important that vocalists use every muscle to achieve the sound they want. We’ll do full body stretches, facial gestures, tongue exercises, lip trills, tongue trills, head and neck stretches, etc. We will learn how to “place the sound forward” to get the fullest sound using concentration of diaphragm and other anatomy. In addition, there will be tongue twisters, catchy songs and harmonic exer-
Senior Times cises. Then comes the good stuff – the song. The instructor will teach two or three songs the first day. Each following day there will be a review of what was learned, and then proceed to learn new songs. The rate depends on the desire of the group. Participants will be encouraged to provide input into what they’d like to learn – and have fun as well as learn. Here are some of the types of songs that will be covered: • Folk • Country • Blues • Appalachian • A Cappella • Gospel Since harmony lends breadth to songs, that will be a major focus. The instructor will teach using her skills, as well as inviting input from the students. While each class is built upon the previous, a student may join at any time and still gain the benefits of the Joy of Singing! Must have 9 participants for class to take place, with a maximum of 15 per class. Register by Wed, Jun 10. Instructor: Marie Vanderbeck Fee: $60 per 6 week session ($12 for drop in) Seymour Center Wed, Jun 17 - Jul 8; Jul 15- Aug 5; Aug 12 - Sept 2 (354063-01) 2 – 3 pm Hong Yan Chinese Choir Singing is one of the most wonderful and beautiful things in the world! Our Chinese seniors will get together Mondays and Fridays to enjoy popular songs. The music will bring us back to the wonderful times. You are welcome to sit in and watch! Language is not a barrier. Come to share their happiness! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays and Fridays (354051-01) 12:45 – 1:45 pm 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 Song Swap Bring your favorite songs and/or your acoustic instruments, and let’s make some music! Folk, blues, old time, bluegrass, or original songs - whatever suits your mood or your style, all are welcome. Leader Ralph Besser Seymour Center 1st Tues, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 (353017) 7 – 8:30 pm
Victoria Windler’s Eyes on Opera Victoria Windler’s Eyes on Opera transitioned from its popular DVD presentations held at the Seymour Center to promoting the Met’s Live in HD presentations at Brier Creek and live NC Opera programs in Raleigh. Please contact Stan Cheren at 919-942-9493 for additional information or follow the performance schedules for the Met and the NC Opera on the Meetup website at: www.meetup.com/Chapel-HillOpera.
Theater PRIME TIME PLAYERS Will resume in the fall with another hit performance! Production information will be in the next Senior Times. Spontaneous Seniors Improv Workshop! Learn to enhance your creativity, and spontaneity, during a four session workshop. No experience is necessary. Come with great expectations and you will have lots of fun. If you really enjoy the workshop and find your new passion, you will have the opportunity to join our Improv Theater group which is affiliated with the Prime Time Players. Please call Marv Axelrod at 919-973-2070 if you are interested. Must have 5 participants to offer the workshop. Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center Sat, Aug 1 - 29 (354137) 10 – 11 am
MOVIES TUESDAY CINEMAS AT THE Seymour Center The movies, with popcorn, start at 1 pm on Tuesdays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis beginning at 11 am. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Jun 2 The Terminal Jun 9 Back Roads Jun 16 Kiss Me Goodbye Jun 23 Fried Green Tomatoes Jun 30 Viva Las Vegas Jul 7 Road to Bali Jul 14 Road to Rio Jul 21 The Sand Lot Jul 28 Soul Surfer Aug 4 Moonstruck Aug 11 Funny Farm Aug 18 Patch Adams Aug 25 Babe Seymour Center Tuesdays 1 pm
June - August 2015 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. Movies with the Grands So you have the kids for the summer and you would like to come to the Senior Center to show them off to your friends. You can do that! Bring them with you and enjoy a wholesome family feature. It will be fun for you and your grandchild to enjoy a movie together. Popcorn will be provided (you must be present with your grandchild during movie). Fee: FREE Seymour Center (333030-01) 10 am - 12 noon Mon Jun 15 Paddington Mon Jul 20 Big Hero 6 Mon Aug 17 Annie FIRST FRIDAY FLICKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE Join us for our Frist Friday movie series showing currently released movies beginning at 1:15 pm. Popcorn will be provided by the center. If you like you are welcome to bring your favorite lawn chair or chair in a bag. Come earlier and join us for lunch prior to the film. If you have never enjoyed lunch with us before you will need to complete the appropriate form one week before the movie. The form will cover you for all future programs and events. Lunch tickets are disturbed on a first come first serve basis beginning at 11 am. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for selection and to register. Registration required at least one week in advance. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 5 Into the Woods (253015-06) Jul 10 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (253015-07) (2nd Fri due to holiday) Aug 7 Unbroken (253015-08) Films for Later Life series at the Seymour Center is listed under Educational Opportunities
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INTEREST GROUPS Brush up on your Emily Dickinson - Poetry Reading and Discussion We will read and talk about some of the great poems in the English and American tradition. Focus, at the start on William Blake, Thomas Hardy, WB Yeats, and Emily Dickinson. No text necessary and no homework. Last day to register is one week prior to class. Discussion leader: Dr Jim Reed, a graduate from the Univ of Colorado. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 (257040-06, 07, 08) 2 pm Chess Do you play chess? If not, are you interested in learning how to play? Please call the front desk and add your name to an interest list. Central Orange SC Chess Meet-up Group Looking for a low key chess group? This social group is just for you! All skill levels are welcome. The time has come to meet new people, talk strategy and play a few games in a laid back setting. If you have questions regarding the meet up, contact Caroline Conners at 919-624-5470. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jun 5 -26; Jul 10 - 31; Aug 7 – 28 (351019) 2 – 4 pm (Will not meet on Fri, Jun 3 due to holiday) Chorus at Central Orange If you are interested in participating in a singing group please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Garden Club - Central Orange SC – If you are interested in being part of the garden club please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Members plan to meet on Wednesday mornings to do basic garden maintenance. Feel free to stop by during that time and ask any questions or pull a weed or two! Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257014-01) 10 am Garden Group – Seymour Center Meet the people who “love to garden.” Check the Garden Bulletin Board near the front desk or the Garden Post (in the flower bed) for monthly education programs, project help, and wish list. Call Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 for more information. Seymour Center (357002) 1st Mon - meet to plan and garden: Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 1:30 pm Planting/Work days in the Garden: 2nd and 4th Mondays 8:30 am – 11 am Bring gloves, tools, and a hat on planting/workdays.
Senior Times Inspirational Topics for Practical Living Join us for this discussion series to uplift and encourage you throughout the week. If you have questions about the topics or materials, call 919-245-2015. Leaders: Walter Faribault & Madeline Riley Central Orange SC Tuesdays (254000-01) 10 – 11 am Issues of Faith This time is for those who enjoy gathering together for scriptures, songs and uplifting words of encouragement. Join Annie Cotton as she leads these inspirational discussions. Leader: Annie Cotton and Nancy Rogers Seymour Center Wednesdays (357010) 10:30 – 11:30 am Mandarin Mah Jong: Learn to Play like a Pro! An ancient Chinese game which you will find challenging and fun, and good for memory exercise too. Similar to Poker, but more similar to rummy, the goal is to reach the highest combination of tiles which are called sets. Players will learn what sets are and how to best arrange them. Once the tiles can be identified and other game directions are learned, you will feel like a pro when it is all said and done. Come out and let the games begin! Fee: FREE Leader: Alice Sury Seymour Center Thursdays, Jun 4 – Aug 27 (324024) 10:30 am - 12 noon Non-Profit Agencies: Learn about Hands On Triangle For nonprofit agencies to learn how to use the volunteer recruitment web tool HandsOnTriangle.org. Post your listings where potential Orange County volunteers can find them. Searchable by their interest, zip code or desired agency. Bring your laptop or sign up to borrow ours. Meal will be provided at no charge to those who pre-register. Space limited to 18. Pre-registration encouraged for meal and computer count. Contact Volunteer Connect 55+ Program at 919245-4241. Call for future orientations! Pick either date below. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, May 5 4 – 7 pm (includes dinner) Thurs, May 7 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (includes lunch) 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 10:30 am – 12 noon
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Tar Heel Depression Glass Club The Tar Heel Depression Glass Club was formed in the spring of 1984. The group shares a common interest in collecting and preserving the glassware of the American Depression era. Past programs have included talks on Heisey, Fostoria, and Cambridge; Jewel Tea, Mayfair, Fiesta, Hall teapots, Cloverleaf, and FireKing jade-ite. Other times, however, the program will be about something related to the interest of a club member that is not specifically related to collectible glass or dinnerware. Some examples of these programs have been talks on cast iron, children’s toys from the 1940s and 1950s, glass paperweights, Guardian cookware, and antique purses. Among the activities enjoyed by members are monthly meetings, social outings and trips to glass manufacturing areas of the country (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). This is an open group and new members are always welcome. For additional information contact the center or ncglassclub@hotmail.com Central Orange SC 1st Mon: Jun 8; Jul 6; Aug 3 (237001-01) 5:30 – 8 pm Writers’ Discussion Group This group published its fourth book, Lest the Colors Fade. We are always looking for new members, including experienced and beginner writers. We 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 Eugene Alston at 336-570-2908 Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Tues: Jun 2, 16; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18 (357003) 2 – 4 pm
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS Central NC Mineral Club Meetings are on the first Tues of every month. Guests are always welcome. Web site is www.CentralNCMineralClub. org and has monthly updates on the first Tues meetings, etc. Contact: Joseph Mack (josephmack@austintek.com) Seymour Center Tues, Jun 2 (resumes in Sept) (358001) 7 pm
CHADER: Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources Group Organization meets every other month and represents various agencies serving older adults. Meetings have a guest speaker and time for networking. People in the community are invited to attend. Contact: www.chadernc.com Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 18, Aug 20 (357050) 8:30 – 10 am Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center Tues, Jun 9, 23; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25 (358002) 6:30 - 9 pm Chapel Hill Camera Club Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919419-9091 Seymour Center Tues, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 (358000) 6:30 – 9 pm Charlie’s Social Club Come and join Charlie Tsui’s social club! Charlie has a lot of stories to share with you! You will meet new friends, practice English & Chinese, and have a lot of fun! Leader: Charlie Tsui Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (354050) 10 – 11 am Golden Age Happy Circle Club Contact: Lula Alston at 919- 967-5706 Seymour Center Tues, Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 11 (358004) 10:30 am Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919-732-1503 Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 (258001-1) 10 am NC Central University Alumni Association All NCCU Alumni are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about ongoing community projects, scholarships for students, and other updates for Alumni. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Contact: Dorothy Bumphus at 919-943-9300 Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 15; Jul 20; Aug 17 (258005-01) 5 pm Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare. For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919-797-2246 Seymour Center (358006) Fri, Jun 26 (resumes in fall) 10 am
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Page 36 State Employee Association of NC (SEANC) All retired State Employees are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about State benefits and other changes that may take place. Meetings are held the 4th Tues of each month. Contact: Hazel Lunsford at 919-732-4410 Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 23; Jul 28; Aug 25 (257010-01) 9 – 11 am Triangle Weavers Organization Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact: Janett Greenberg at 919-960-6902 Seymour Center Thurs, Aug 27 (357004) 7 - 8:45 pm
SENIORS ON THE ROAD LOCAL DAY TRIPS
Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated. Trip Registration - Please Read Carefully Registration for the following trips will be taken on, or after, Mon, May 19. To register, call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015. You may register yourself, and ONE other person, with addresses and phone numbers. Payment must be received within one week, or you will forfeit your spot and be moved to the waiting list. Please make checks payable to: Orange County Dept on Aging and mail to: Central Orange Senior Center, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278, or to the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Please inquire regarding accessibility for assistive walking devices. Remember, trips fill quickly! Transportation refunds will be made only if you call the center and cancel your reservation three (3) working days before the trip. If the minimum number of people doesn’t register for a trip, by one week prior to the trip’s departure, it will be cancelled and refunds will be issued for the full amount. Please arrive 15 minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart so it can be loaded and ready to leave on schedule. Trips leave from the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Dr, Hillsborough, and from the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Return trip times are approximate.
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Fri, Jun 19 (236000-01) International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Greensboro, NC Come explore in depth the history of the Civil Rights Movement with a guided tour of this exciting center. The museum is located where the famous lunch counter sit-ins took place. We will have lunch at a local restaurant followed by a bus tour of downtown Greensboro. Fee: $25 (transportation & tour). Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 4 pm Wed, Jun 24 (236001-01) Durham Bulls Game Join us for an afternoon of baseball as we watch the Durham Bulls take on the Toledo Mud Hens. We have great seats behind home plate. Lunch will be at the stadium so you can grab a hot dog, peanuts, and popcorn while enjoying the game. Game starts at 1:05 pm. Seats go fast! Return time may vary if the game goes into additional innings. Fee: $15 (includes ticket and transportation) Central Orange SC 11 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am – 4:30 pm Fri, Jul 10 (236002-01) Bus Tour of Raleigh and Shopping at the NC State Farmers Market If you haven’t heard our favorite bus guide in action, you are missing something special. Come learn about the history of Raleigh followed by lunch and shopping at the Farmers Market. Whether you need a bushel of corn or a couple of peaches, this market has it all. The atmosphere under the giant pavilion is breezy and lively. The produce and plants are homegrown in North Carolina. Fee: $20 ( transportation and bus tour) Central Orange SC 9 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4 pm Tues, Jul 14 (236003-01) Triangle Town Center, Raleigh Come in out of the heat and spend the day shopping in the many stores at the Triangle Town Center. This is a very large mall so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Lunch will be on your own in the food court. Fee: $15 Central Orange SC 9 am – 5 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Tues, Aug 18 (236004-01) Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro The Barn Dinner Theatre presents, Legends. This is a musical comedy featuring historical music legends such as Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and maybe even Johnny Cash who will make an appearance. Your ticket will include a
buffet lunch before the show. Doors do not open until 1 pm and lunch will take place once we are seated. Fee: $56 (includes ticket and transportation) Central Orange SC 11:15 am – 6 pm Seymour Center 11:45 am – 5:30 pm Fri, Aug 28 (236005-01) IMAX Theater, Raleigh Get out of the heat and into the IMAX Theater for a double feature: Humpback Whales and Flight of the Butterflies A late lunch take place at the Irregardless Café. We will round off the day with a short visit to Pullen Park, weather permitting. This city park has much to offer: a carrousel, a train ride, paddle boats and lots of trees and fresh air. Fee: $26 (transportation and IMAX tickets) Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4 pm
SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS If you desire further information, including deposits and final payment dates, payment arrangements, cancellations, travel insurance, travel agent’s policies or other questions contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250. If you have no questions or concerns and just want to register for a tour, call the main number of the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070. Our refund policies are as follows: To receive a refund on Extended Trips, cancellations must be made 21 days before the balance is due. If a cancellation is made after the balance due date, full or partial refunds will be offered only if someone can be found to replace you. Payment arrangements will be considered for trips of $500 or more. To receive a refund on the Saturday Getaways, cancellations must be made 7 days before the trip leaves. Sat, May 30 (326034-01) Historic Gems in Coastal North Carolina! If you are a history and culture buff, you will enjoy touring the Bellamy and Latimer Mansions located in Wilmington, NC. Both mansions are best described here via Wilmington-NC.com website. Steeped in local history and serving as one of NC’s best examples of antebellum architecture, the Bellamy Mansion is a rare antique treasure in Wilmington. With acres of exhibits to explore, visitors are invited to dive into a different time, and explore the Cape Fear region’s rich cultural heritage. The Latimer House Museum and Gardens are one of Wilmington’s many architectural and historical treasures, gliding its guests away to a bygone era of southern culture and opulence.
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A tremendously popular attraction and the home of the region’s foremost Historical Society, the Latimer House Museum and Gardens is a worthy afternoon excursion for any visitor who wants to take a step back in time, and be utterly charmed in the process. If this getaway peaks your interest, sign up today!! Lunch is included in the cost of tour. Driver gratuity is not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day. Call for availability. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA. We must have 25 participants for this trip to take place. Tour Cost: $65 Seymour Center 8:30 am– 7 pm Central Orange SC 9 am – 7:30 pm Sun, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 18 (316008-01) Mackinac Island & Upper Peninsula, Grand Traverse Bay, and Frankenmuth, Michigan Breathtaking forests and floral vistas! Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage on beautiful Mackinac Island, and clippity-clop through breathtaking forests and floral vistas to view the sparkling water from the Arch Rock overlook. View the magnificent gardens from a rocking chair on the porch of the Grand Hotel. Taste your favorite flavor of fudge in one of the many shops that line the harbor area. Find treasures in Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” and the home of Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store. You’ll find pleasure on whichever tour you choose! This package includes: 6 Nights Lodging, 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch at Tahquamenon Falls Pub, 4 Dinners, including Soo Locks Dinner Cruise, Mackinac Island Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour, Hydro-jet Ferry Ride, Visit to Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth “Little Bavaria”, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Great Lakes Shipwreck, Tahquamenon Falls, Tour Gift for All, Luggage Handling All Taxes and Meal Gratuities. Driver, step-onguide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each step-on-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, May 29. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel Insurance available. Departure times to be announced in summer newsletter. Tour Cost: $739 per person double occupancy; $978 per person for single occupancy
June - August 2015 Sat, Aug 15 (#336014-01) Pamplin Historical Park Tour & National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, VA Step back in time on our tour of the Civil War. Join us on our journey to Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, VA. It will offer insight into the life of the common Civil War Soldier, antebellum Southern life and the effect of the Civil War on civilians, as well as the events surrounding the climactic battle of the Petersburg Campaign on April 2, 1865. This tour to Petersburg, VA, includes 3 historic homes, 3 museum exhibits, demonstrations at the Park’s recreated Military Encampment, and a tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield. We will also visit the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier prior to the guided tour. A box lunch is included. Gratuity for driver is not included (recommended: $3 - $5 per person). We need 25 people for this trip to take place. Fee: $50 per person Seymour Center 8 am – 7 pm Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 7:30 pm Mon, Aug 30 – Thurs, Sept 3 (316008-01) Pennsylvania Dutch Country Homegrown and delicious! Experience the wonders of Lancaster County, known for its beautiful and bountiful, well-tended farmland. A patchwork quilt of historic buildings, Old Order Amish communities, unique shops and delectable food awaits our visit. Watch Elva in the gallery at her farm as she transforms a blank canvas into “Chalk Art.” See the Micro-Mooery operation at Kreider Farms, and get a bird’s eye view of the cow merry-go-round. Enjoy lunch on your own in Lititz, one of America’s coolest towns, and browse the unique shops. Sample a Wilbur Chocolate “bud,” and watch, learn and taste Intercourse Canning’s delicious kitchen recipes and much more! You will absolutely love Pennsylvania’s Amish Lands and Dutch Country after this visit. This package includes: 3 Nights lodging, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, including one family-style and Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Kreider Farms “Farm Tour”, Wilbur Chocolates, Downtown Lititz Shops, “Chalk Talk” with Elva Hurst, Intercourse Canning “Canarama Demonstration”, Guided Tour of the Amish Lands, with stops at an Amish farm and a bake shop, Kitchen Kettle Village, Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market, Amish Buggy Ride, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Gift for All, Luggage Handling, All Taxes and Meal Gratuities. Driver, step-on-guide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each stepon-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, June
Senior Times 26. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel Insurance available. Departure times to be announced in summer newsletter. Tour Cost: $ 449 per person double occupancy; $558 per person for single occupancy Sat, Sept 26 (316010-02) Chrysler Museum of Art and Home Tours (Re-advertisement) Welcome to the Chrysler Museum of Art’s collection that includes more than 30,000 works of art located in Norfolk, Virginia! Exhibition of art work features Glass, American Painting and Sculpture, European Paintings and Sculpture, Modern Art, Photography, Contemporary Art World, and Decorative Art. The Chrysler Museum of Arts holds one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of glass in the world. In addition to the museum, guided tours of The Willoughby-Baylor House, longtime home of the Norfolk History, now features new mix of art and artifacts and The Moses Myers House, the oldest Jewish home in America open to the public as a museum, portraying the life of an early 19th century merchant family will be included. If you are into art, history and simply like to visit unique and interesting places, this tour should be included in your 2015 travel plans. Due to free admission to the museum and homes, a gratuity of your choice will be collected at the end of the visit and presented as a donation to the museum staff. Driver gratuity not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 $5 per person per day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri., Aug 21. We must have 25 participants for this tour to take place. Tour Cost: $60 Seymour Center 6:45 am – 9 pm Central Orange SC 7:15 am – 8:45 pm Northgate Mall (Sears) 7:30 am – 8:30 pm Tues, Dec 1 – Mon, Dec 7 (336015-01) Holiday Musical Tour: Branson, MO Join us for a spectacular musical journey in Branson, MO. This holiday journey will begin with lunch at the Grove Park Inn and overnight in Nashville, TN. The first evening we will enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant and head over to the Grand Ole Opry for a show and backstage tour. Day 2 we will arrive in Branson, MO for 5 days and 4 nights full of great activities. Some of the highlights include: Guided tour of Branson, Jonah the Musical, Keeter Center Chocolate Lovers’ Tea, Andy Williams Christmas Show, Titanic Museum Attraction, Branson Craft Mall, Stone Hill Winery Tour, Million Dollar Quartet, Brett Family Christmas, Veterans’ Memorial Museum, and Dixie Stampede. On day 6, we will arrive in Louisville, KY where we will stay at the beautiful Galt House. Here we will enjoy the festive displays
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the hotel offers and a relaxed evening before our journey back to home sweet home. This holiday package includes 6 nights lodging (1 in Nashville, 4 in Branson and 1 in Louisville), 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, all attractions, luggage service, taxes and gratuity (except for the step on guide, housekeeping and motor coach driver). Snacks and beverages will be provided on the motor coach. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each step-on-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, Aug 28. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Departure times to be announced in the fall Senior Times. Tour Cost: $ 1,035 per person double occupancy; $860 supplement per person for single occupancy
Tour cost: $ 2,195 (inside cabin- IB) per person double occupancy (inside single supplement: +$700) - $2,345 (outside cabin- O/V) per person double occupancy (outside cabin single supplement +$900) - $2,545 (balcony cabin - BB) per person double occupancy (balcony cabin single supplement +$1,300). There will be a presentation by Amanda Speer from Premier World Discovery on Fri, Sept 18 at 2 pm at the Seymour Center.
Tues, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 14, 2016 (336016-01) Highlights of San Diego and Baja Cruise This 7 days and 6 nights tour will feature 2 nights in San Diego and a 4 night cruise on Carnival cruise line’s Princess. Get a closer look at San Diego and some it’s beautiful surroundings. Tour will include San Diego City Tour, which will capture historic Gaslamp District, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero, Balboa park, old historic Old Town-San Diego, lunch at Hotel del Coronado (a National Historic Landmark), La Jolla (beach community), Mission San Juan Capistrano - one of the original missions built by the Spanish, 4 night cruise to historic Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. About the ship: poolside big screen theater; 3 deck Piazza with bakery; internet café; wine/sushi/tapas bar; spa menu; adults only Sanctuary - mostly shaded top ship retreat; 9 hole putting green; fitness center; track, lounges/clubs; 4 pools, and 2 specialty restaurants. Optional excursion to the San Diego Zoo will be offered for an additional fee. Tour costs include: round trip airfare, 2 nights hotel in San Diego, 4 night Princess Cruise, all port charges and government taxes, 15 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners, hotel and ship transfers, Tour Manager, motor coach transportation, nightly outbound entertainment, and baggage handling. Tour Manager, step on guides and motor coach driver gratuities are not included. Gratuity for driver is recommended: $3 - $4 per person per day. Tour Guides is recommended: $2 - $3 per day. Tour Manger 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. Early booking discount of $100 will apply if your $500 deposit is received by Fri, Sept 25. Please contact Cydnee Sims at 919245-4250 for additional information. Transfer bus will depart from Seymour Center to RDU.
The following programs are sponsored by the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department. For more information, and to register, call 919-918-7364. Events are FREE unless otherwise stated.
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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 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 two weeks prior to the trip. Jordan Lake Spring Boat Tour and Lunch at Virlie’s Grill Relax and enjoy one of Jordan Lake Tour’s most popular adventures! Enjoy a scenic pontoon boat tour of beautiful Jordan Lake. Included are sodas and an assortment of snacks. Very beautiful trip - bring a camera! No restroom on the boat. After this morning boat ride we will stop for lunch at Virlie’s Grill in Pittsboro before heading home. Bring money for lunch. Fee: $34 Tues, May 9 9 am – 2:30 pm Durham Bulls Baseball Game Spend the afternoon watching the Durham Bulls take on Rochester. Fee includes ticket and transportation. Don’t forget money for hot dogs, peanuts and a drink! Please note we will return after the game ends. Fee: $15 Wed, May 27 11:45 am – 4 pm
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Page 38 Celebrity Dairy “Goat Farm” Lunch and Tour The Celebrity Dairy Farm is located in Siler City, NC. This trip will include a tour of this working farm and inn, as well as a delicious lunch. Lunch is included in the price and will be stuffed chicken breast on rice pilaf; roasted asparagus on local greens and assorted dressings; biscuits and jams; coconut cake with berry sauce, and iced tea. Sorry, there are no exceptions to the menu. Fee: $29 Thurs, Aug 13 10:15 am - 2:30 pm GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES Walk In Registration Only. This walking group gets you out and about on local trails. The company of others, the gains from a little physical endeavor and the joys of being in a natural environment are possible rewards. Transportation from the Town Commons Parking Lot is offered or individuals can meet, or follow, us to the trail head. Binoculars are always encouraged. Water is always a must bring! As with any exercise, your physician’s recommendation for your participation is encouraged. Please feel free to call Dana Hughes at 919-918-7372 to find out more specific trail difficulty information so that you can make a good choice. Pre-Registration required for all trips. Harris Lake County Park Peninsula Trail The Peninsula Trails will lead us on an adventure through a variety of forest habitats, around old farm ponds and along the shores of beautiful Harris Lake. Fee: $4 Thurs, Jun 4 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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GAMES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS BINGO Take a break from your busy schedule and join friends at the Century Center for an afternoon of bingo. You will have the opportunity to play ten games. Enjoy a snack, try your luck and win prizes! Must call 919-918-7364 to register. Fee: FREE Century Center Thurs, Jun 11 2 – 3:30 pm Carrboro Town Hall Sat, Jul 4 Wed, Aug,15 GAMES AND OTHER HAPPENINGS AT COVENANT PLACE We have all heard the saying “use it or lose it”. Well, here is your opportunity to exercise your body and mind. Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Covenant Place (103 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill) have teamed up to bring you several chances to exercise inside with the Nintendo ‘Wii’, card games and board games. No experiences is needed so come out, and learn something new, or play one of your old time favorite games. Fee: FREE Thurs, Jun 18; Jul 16; Aug 2 1 – 2 pm MINING YOUR MEMORY, PENNING YOUR MEMOIR Everyone’s life tells a story. Many of us think our stories aren’t that interesting. Yet, well-told, even the simplest of scenes from life are captivating. Most people protest that they aren’t good writers and are fearful of trying. Yet, writing, like any art, improves with instruction and practice. This summer we’ll work on writing your life history. We’ll begin with techniques to mine your memory for interesting details as well as important events, using old letters, music, photos and archival research. Then, we’ll practice strategies for vivid scenes, dramatic narrative and compelling characters. Presenter: Lisa Aldred Fee: FREE Covenant Place Thurs, Jun 11; Jul 19; Aug 13 2 – 3 pm
Riverwalk in Hillsborough Hillsborough’s Riverwalk trail snakes along the Eno River from Gold Park to the Occoneechee Speedway. The Riverwalk connects historic places, diverse cultural histories and natural heritage all along the Eno. The 1.8 mi section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail opened in the fall 2014. Be sure to bring your water bottle. Fee: $4 Thurs, Aug 27 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CREATIVE CANVAS - WHERE EVERYONE’S AN ARTIST Make it sparkle! Everyone is an artist - so let your imagination and creative juices flow as we enjoy an evening outside with friends painting our own 8X10 canvas. Carrboro Recreation and Parks Depart will have supplies available for purchase. Canvas, paint, brushes and refreshments will make this a fun and exciting night! You must register by Fri, Jul 3. We will need a minimum of 5 people and our maximum is 20. Fee: $5 Covenant Place Tues, Jul 21 3:30 -5:30 pm
TEAM TRIVIA Co-sponsored by Covenant Place and Carolina Spring Apartments Bring your thinking caps and useless trivial knowledge to compete against other teams in fun and challenging rounds of trivia. Categories will include: current events, movies, music, sports, history and more. Snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team of each round. Team size range is from 2 - 8 people. Fee: FREE Covenant Place Tues, Jun 30 3 – 5 pm Fee: FREE Carolina Spring Apartments Wed, Aug 5 3 – 5 pm OUTDOOR GAMES AT CAROLINA SPRING APARTMENTS Co-sponsored by Carolina Spring Apartments Meet us on the lawn and enjoy a morning of camaraderie and games led by Carrboro Recreation and Parks’ staff. Play an old time favorite like croquet, horseshoes or badminton - or learn something new like corn hole and ladder toss. There is something for everyone to enjoy. We will have some refreshments available. Fee: FREE Carolina Spring Apartments Fri, May 15 10 -11:30 am POET’S OPEN MIC NIGHT Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Open Eye Cafe the first Tues 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, share, and encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. For information on this program please call 919- 918-7364. Fee: FREE Open Eye Cafe Tues, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 7 – 9 pm
June - August 2015 BREAKFAST WITH AN EXPERT Listen to local experts discuss their fields of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot coffee, baked scones or muffins courtesy of the Recreation and Parks Department. Programs start at 9:30 am and last 1-1½ hrs unless otherwise noted. Fee: FREE Century Center 9:30 – 11 am Staying Healthy, Incorporate Fitness Moves Into Your Everyday Life Let’s stay healthy for the remainder of 2015. In this session you will learn easy Zumba® dance fitness moves, the benefits, as well as how fitness makes everyday tasks easier. Join Joan King Widdifield, Psy D, as she tells her own journey to health, and demonstrates simple fun Zumba® moves that everyone can do! Wed, Jun 10 Intro to eBooks Thinking about getting an e-reader? Already have an e-reader and want to learn how to download eBooks for FREE from the library? This class will provide you a basic introduction to eBooks and the major e-readers before walking you through the Overdrive platform. Information presented by Orange County Public Library staff. Thurs Jul 2 ZUMBA WITH JOAN Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba class features exotic rhythms set to Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. No dance experience needed and all fitness levels welcome. Fee: $28 Century Center Wed, Aug 12 – Sept 2 7 – 8 pm MORNING NIA 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 soulstirring music. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. 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: $43 Century Center
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BASKET WEAVING CLASSES In this fun filled class, students will complete three baskets and learn a variety of traditional weaving techniques. All materials and tools provided. Wear old clothes. All levels are welcome! Instructor: Susan Laswell Fee: $122 per session Century Center Mon, Jun 15 – Jul 27 6:30 – 9 pm TAI CHI Tai chi, developed in ancient China as a martial art, has value in treating and preventing many health problems. In this class we will introduce the yang style simplified form (the traditional form has 108 movements). For benefits associated with low-impact, weight-bearing, aerobic exercise, it helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance. Instructor: Amos Wang Fee: $40 Century Center Sun, Jul 12 - Aug 16 4:30 - 5:30 pm PILATES Pilates is a fusion of strength, flexibility, and balance training that improves posture and can help alleviate back pain. A particular focus is on breathing while strengthening and stabilizing the core and lower back. Within a few classes you will see noticeable improvement! Pilates is proven to improve function and performance due to the increase in core strength and stability, rotational movement, increased flexibility and mobility, and overall body awareness. Classes are geared towards all levels as there is a progression to each exercise. Fee: $36 Century Center Wed, Aug 5 – Sept 9 (no class Aug 26) 9 – 10 am
SENIOR TENNIS DAY Join us for a fun tennis event for players aged 50 and above! Bring a friend or two and meet other tennis players from this area, join in a game of doubles, play with lots of different people and win prizes! Light refreshments will be provided to all participants. Please bring a racquet if you have one. Some loaners will be temporarily available. Fee: FREE Hank Anderson Park Wed, Apr 19 9 - 11am
Thanks to all the Senior Games Athletes, Artists, Volunteers, Sponsors - Friends of both the Central Orange Senior Center and Seymour Center, Supporters-Happy Home In Home Care, Beyond Expectations Mentoring Program of Hillsborough and the OC Sheriff's Department for their participation and assistance with the 2015 Games !
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Senior Games is a year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities and SilverArts - new in 2015 was a performing arts competition. The group or individual chosen as the Best of Show is eligible to advance to State Finals Performing Arts if they so choose. For more information call Latonya Brown, Senior Games Coordinator, 919245-4270. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsors and event coordinators. The 2015 Orange County Senior Games’ Athletic Events were held April 7 – 23. This year the Celebration of Athletes & Artists was held in conjunction with the Food Truck Rodeo at the Seymour Center on April 29. For the Senior Games’ on-going activities events schedule, please refer to the Athletics section on pages 32 - 33 for more information. We would like to say a big Thank You to both the Friends of Central Orange Senior Center, and the Friends of the Seymour Center for their support of the games and the arts. Both of them were a major sponsor and without their support, there would not have been incentives for the athletes. Athletic and Silver Arts Competition To find out the results, come by the Senior Centers for the final Orange County Senior Games results. Congratulations to all the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners who qualify to advance to the State Finals competition. All Orange County participants are 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
Giving Back - Find A Place To Volunteer Orange County Department on Aging/ Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC55+) is designed to enrich the lives of people 55+ by connecting them to meaningful volunteer experiences in the community. Learn about new volunteer programs being launched by the Dept. on Aging to address the needs of older adults in Orange County. www.orangecountync. gov/aging/volunteerconnect55.asp Kathy Porter, Administrator Vicki Hill, Assistant Administrator Judy Mathias, Coordinator Cummie Davis, Administrative Assistant Call 919-968-2070 or email: jmathias@orangecountync.gov With local support from the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, and other age-related issues. email: agingtransitions@ orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Cummie Davis, Administrative Assistant Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Eileen Nilsen, BS, Transportation Specialist Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BS, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Zhenzhen Yu, MSW, Bilingual Social Worker Call: 919-968-2087 and Talk to a Professional 9 am – 4 pm, Mon - Fri
CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • 919-245-2015 Mailing address: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Mon – Thurs 8 am - 8 pm; Fridays 8 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 9 – 11 am through June 27, closed on Saturdays beginning July 1 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.
SEYMOUR CENTER
2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-968-2070
Mon, Wed, Fri 8 am - 5 pm; Tues and Thurs 8 am - 9 pm; Saturdays 9 am - 5:30 pm
Managed by the Orange County Department on Aging, with support from Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, and Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 919-968-2070 Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 919-245-4252 Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 919-245-4251 Cydnee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-4250, e-mail: csims@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255, e-mail: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 919-968-2070.
OC Web site: www.orangecountync.gov/aging On-line registration is available for many of our programs at the above website. Program fees may be paid by using a credit card. Both Senior Centers will be closed Fri, July 3 for the holiday.