September/October/November 2014
News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults
September: 2014 National Senior Center Month theme – Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well
SENIOR CENTERS Aging Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11, 13, 44 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-30 Bridge & Other Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Carrboro Senior Programming . . . . . . . 42-43 Dance, Music & Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38 Educational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . 31-33
Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Language Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 Notes from the Director & Editor. . . . . . . . . 2 Orange County Senior Games . . . . . . . . . 43 Organizations & Club Meetings. . . . . . . 39-40 Pottery Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RSVP Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . 16-17 Senior Times NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Seymour Technology Center. . . . . . . . . 25-27 Seniors on the Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36 Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Wellness Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24
Visit us at www.orangecountync.gov/aging To join the bi-monthly listserv, email maustin@orangecountync.gov and request to join the list. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Centers.
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR & EDITOR
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As I write this column I am still thinking about what I am doing for the summer, but fall is really just around the corner. We have been working the past few weeks planning some great fall programs and we are excited to share them with you in this issue of Senior Times. Each September we celebrate National Senior Center month and this year’s theme is “Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well.” Living well is what we are all striving to do and our department is here to help you along the way. We recently unveiled our new logo and motto - Endless Possibilities. This issue of Senior Times does offer endless possibilities, whether you want to start a new fitness class, explore a new art class, stimulate your mind with a bridge class, volunteer in the community or head off on a travel adventure. We have something for everyone. We also are here to help you live well by offering our Aging Transitions services. We can support you in areas of caregiving, financial, mental health, transportation or housing concerns. Our goal is to help all older adults in our county to “live well.” We continue to work toward that while making progress on our Master Aging Plan goals. Just last week our community steering committee met to receive a progress report on Year Two and to make final plans for the Year Three goals. Of our 48 goals this year we were able to start or complete 39 of them. We are thankful for the on-going support and collaboration of many community organizations, as we work toward making Orange County an even better place to grow old. We have done a lot of work this year on housing alternatives. I am especially excited about our upcoming Aging in Community Expo: Housing Innovation in our Midst event on October 25. We hope that in the coming months that we will have the beginnings of some different housing options in our county. As always, we appreciate hearing from you. As an outreach of our department our Project EngAGE senior leaders are also out in the community working, so please feel free to share ideas and concerns with them. We are now recruiting our next Project EngAGE class, so if you are interested, give me call or send me an email. Hope to see you see soon at one of our Senior Centers.
FROM THE OR T C E R I D
September - November 2014
Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well is the 2014 theme for National Senior Center month in September. The two Senior Centers in Orange County (Central Orange in Hillsborough and the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill) continue to offer many programs and services to help older adults at living well. During September and throughout the fall, you’ll see how we do that with a variety of programs and special events. Turn the pages to begin your guide at “Living Well” by participating in: a new (or old) exercise class, walking program (join us for new The River Walk, Hillsborough – Oct. 2, 10 am), educational and special events programs, computer classes, housing options expo, health education programs, financial planning programs/workshops, trips to local and national points of interest, potluck dinners, creative arts and crafts, and much more. Be sure to have your calendar handy so that you can schedule what you want to attend, and won’t be saying, “I wanted to go to that, but forgot!” I hope you will take advantage of ALL the programs our two great Senior Centers offer and how they help you to “Live Well”.
FROM THE EDITOR
Sincerely, Myra Austin Senior Times Managing Editor Senior Centers Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging maustin@orangecountync.gov
You’ll Want to Know (moved to page 6)
Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@orangecountync.gov
Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well September is national Senior Center month and the 2014 National Institutes of Senior Centers (NISC) theme is “Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well.” We want to know how you feel the senior centers help you to live well. Beginning September 2, you will find a poster at each center with this theme and “sticky notes” available for you to post how the center(s) help you to Live Well. Please take time to stop by and tell us how the center helps you to live well, or feel free to post on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging.
A few of the participants and staff who helped to make the recent Potluck – Mash 4077 at Central Orange Senior Center another example of Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well. Pictured L to R: Gary Keifer (Clinger), Terry Colville (Soldier), Joe Crews (Army Captain), Dawn Smith (Soldier), Nikki Snipes-Riley (Soldier-Chief Cook), Toni Shaw (Marilyn Monroe), Carla Allison (Soldier), Charlie Foote (Bob Hope), Myra Austin (Soldier), Sallie Anderson (Hotlips Houlihan), and Patti Smith (Soldier)
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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 Social workers at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center can help seniors, and disabled adults, apply a confidential setting, and (Supplemental to complete the required paper work. This- is called,Food Stamps), for a varietyprograms of financialinaid services - such as SNAP Nutrition Assistance Program formerly “One-Stop Shopping”.Our ToAging find out if yousocial qualify for any these programs, the Aging Energy Assistance, and Medicaid. Transition workers areofable to discuss yourcall questions and concerns about these programs in a confidential setting, and to complete required Thisan is appointment. called, “One-Stop Shopping”. To Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087, Monthe - Fri, 9 am –paper 4 pmwork. to make
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为减轻照顾⽣生病⽼老⼈人的家⼈人的负担，我们提供中⽂文的照顾者⽀支持项⽬目：免费咨询，资源推 荐，医保申请，情感⽀支持，住家照顾等。此外，若您家⼈人有严重健忘，性格突变，⾛走失等问题， 我们的健康保健中⼼心将提供认知，记忆⼒力，情绪评估及早期⽼老年失智症筛查等。 英文热线：919-968-2087；中文热线：919-259-0232 更多咨询请登录：www.orangecountync.gov/aging
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Financial Counseling Appointments at Seymour Center The Compass Center for Women and Families holds individual financial counseling appointments at the Seymour Center every Monday afternoon at 2 or 3:30 pm (based on appointment). Trained financial counselors will work with you in a nonjudgmental and confidential setting to help you create an individualized action plan. Addressing budgeting, credit, debt and retirement, Compass Center for Women and Families’ financial counselors offer guidance and information to help you manage your money. Counseling is by appointment only and is available on a sliding scale fee based on income and ability to pay. For more information, or to sign up for an appointment, contact Compass Center for Women and Families at 919-968-4610 or financial@compassctr.org Seymour Center (355002) Mondays 2 or 3:30 pm
Aging With Arms Stretched Wide in Welcome Later life may often seem like a season of loss: loss of roles and identity, diminishment of vitality and passion. In this free-flowing conversation, John Sullivan and Bolton Anthony will explore with the audience what are the deeper lessons beneath this experience of loss. What are you learning about living in the moment? What are you letting go of? What do you find abides with ever deepening richness? How are you making friends with unknowing? And how do you “keep the music playing”? The program will include a special tribute to Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, the teacher and spiritual leader who helped pioneer a hopeful new vision of aging and died recently at age 89. John G. Sullivan is Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Elon University and the author of five books, including The Spiral of the Seasons: Welcoming the Gifts of Later Life. Second Journey founder Bolton Anthony is the editor of the recently published anthology Second Journeys: The Dance of Spirit in Later Life. Seymour Center Thurs, Sept 4 7 pm
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In Praise of Age TV Show
SENIOR TIMES NEWS & AGING TRANSITIONS
In Praise of Age (IPOA) is a weekly, awardwinning television production dedicated to informing and entertaining older adults and the community on issues of aging. All half-hour shows are sponsored by the Orange County Department on Aging, UNC Health Care, Carol Woods Retirement Community, the Friends of both the Central Orange Senior Center and the Seymour Center, and Carolina Meadows Retirement Community of Chapel Hill. We also welcome a new sponsor, the University of North Carolina Institute on Aging. In Praise of Age is produced by Jerry Passmore, former director of the Orange County Department on Aging, who can be contacted for questions or program suggestions at passmorejerry@gmail.com. Show times are every Saturday at 7:30 pm on Time Warner Cable TV: Channel 8 in Chapel Hill Channel 4 in Carrboro Channel 18 in Durham area The program is replayed every Monday at 10:30 am at the Seymour Center and Central Orange SC, or on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. On the first Saturday of each month, IPOA will be highlighting an inspiring life story. This program series will feature in September, Ann Johnson, a NC advocate for older adults; in October, Mildred “Mama” Dip, a noted community leader and southern cook, and in November, Leo Allison, retired IBM Executive and community leader of Efland and the Central Orange County SC. Sept 6: “Ann Johnson, a Bountiful Existence”: Originally aired in October, 2009, host Jerry Passmore interviews Ann Johnson, long-time state and national advocate, past chair of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging and Senior Tar Heel Delegate. At 88 years of age, Ann shares her perspective on how advocacy has changed over the years. (OAD20091031) Sept 13: “RSVP’s Annual Recognition 2014”: See highlights of Orange County’s annual Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) recognition dinner held at the UNC Friday Center on June 5, 2014. Jaki Shelton Green, noted poet, serves as guest speaker, with entertainment provided by The JazzTones. WCHL’s radio personality, Ron Stutts, contributes laughter and fun as Master of Ceremonies.
Sept 20: “The Blue Ridge Parkway No One Knows”: Host Dr Bobbie Boyd Lubker interviews Dr Anne Mitchell Whisnant, from the Office of Faculty Governance at UNC-CH. She is a researcher and author of Super-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History. Dr Whisnant shares photographs, stories and 15 years of research about the complicated and interesting past of the Parkway’s approval, design and construction. (OAD20080517) Sept 27: “Project EngAGE Recognition”: See highlights of the “graduation ceremony” held on April 28, 2014, of a select group of older adults who participated in a 12-week training program designed to build on their skills and experiences, and empower them to create Senior Resource Teams in the community. The teams then selected work projects to make their neighborhoods ideal places to grow old and age well. Oct 4: “Mildred “Mama Dip” Council: Dining on the Seeds of Time”: Florence Soltys interviews restaurateur Mildred Council, long-time Chapel Hill community leader, who serves up some hearty conversation about life and southern country cooking. (OAD20030301) Oct 11: “The Harvest Moon Dance”: Enjoy entertaining highlights of the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center’s major fundraising gala held Oct 6, 2012, that included music, dancing, refreshments and a silent auction. (OAD20130119) Oct 18: “Eldercare Homes: Aging in Community When We Need Care: Part 1“: Paul Klever, Executive Director of Charles House, Inc, presents on community eldercare homes as part of the “Aging in Community” series that was held April 8, 2014, at the UNC Friday Center. The topic addressed the common question: What happens when I need help to manage my daily routines? Paul stresses the importance of feeling and being connected to community and outlines a framework for thinking about the last years in a neighborhood-based assisted living. Oct 25: “Eldercare Homes: Aging in Community When We Need Care: Part 2”: Paul Klever, Executive Director of Charles House, Inc, continues his presentation from April 8, 2014, with a question and answer period that promotes eldercare homes in community as a pioneering model for neighborhood-based assisted living.
Nov 1: “Leo Allison, Community Advocate and Volunteer”: Jerry Passmore interviews Leo Allison, past Chair of the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center (and perhaps “the mustard seed” of the Efland community), who illuminates the value of curiosity, dedication, and hard work that has marked Leo’s journey from NC to the Northeast, and back to NC again. (OAD 20030801) Nov 8: “Call to Inner Work”: Bolton Anthony and Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi share their collective wisdom and insight to encourage us to reflect on new models of aging…from age-ing to sage-ing, with excerpts from Spirit, Service and Community in the Second Half of Life workshop held at the Seymour Center on February 23, 2008, sponsored by Second Journey, Inc., and the Orange County Department on Aging. (OAD20080601) Nov 15: “Gay Nineties”: Host Florence Soltys leads a group interview of older persons over 90 years of age who reflect on their lives and childhood experiences for this archived program. (OAD20080607) Nov 22: “Friends’ 1950s Sock Hop”: Join us for highlights of the Friends of the Seymour Center’s fundraising and “fun raising” 50’s sock hop, with rock and roll music by the Dick Levin and Friends band, including vocalist. You may recognize some of your friends dancing the night away. The event was held at the Seymour Center on April 25, 2014. Nov 27: “Wisdom about Aging”: Jerry Passmore, former Orange County Department on Aging Director, shares some interesting preliminary survey results on older adults’ thoughts about aging and their “wisdom” from life experiences. Survey questions discussed include: Two things you would do before you die, what advice to give a new retiree, what would you do over again and would you want to live to be a 100 years of age! The presentation was originally given at the Seymour Center on February 7, 2012. (OAD20120505)
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Don’t be a Victim of Financial Fraud, be Money Smart!
According to the FDIC, “Older Adults are prime targets for financial exploitation,” which can result in, “the loss of the ability to live independently, decline in health, broken trust, and fractured families.” Learn important information and tips for identifying and preventing fraud, scams, and other types of elder financial exploitation. Register to attend the FDIC Money Smart – Prevent Financial Exploitation seminar led by OC Dept on Aging Money Smart trainers, NC Secretary of State - Securities Division Education Specialist, NC Attorney General – Victim and Citizens Section Deputy Director, and the NC Department of Insurance - Seniors’ Medicare Patrol Program Coordinator. Fee: FREE Central Orange Wed, Oct 8 (243017-01) Seymour Center Wed, Oct 1 (323027-02) Thurs, Oct 2 (323027-03) Presentation in Chinese
1 – 3 pm 1 – 3 pm 1 – 3 pm
Senior Center Survey Month – September
Did you know that it’s important to give your FEEDBACK on senior center programs, courses and classes? Why? It documents the activities, helps staff develop better programs, and meets funding requirements. Data from surveys also show the impact that senior center programs have on your life. This information may influence future funding.
As part of the efforts to get feedback from all program areas, we will be collecting Senior Center Surveys during the middle of September for all our ongoing classes and for those that have beginning and ending dates. Once you complete and submit a paper copy of the “senior center survey” at the front desk, you will be given a ticket to enter your name in the drawing for a special prize. Help us to help you by completing a survey!
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.
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Medicare Part D It’s Time to Make a Change! Mark your calendar for the Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Period – Tues, Oct 15 – Sat, Dec 7. Beginning each Jan 1, most Medicare Part D prescription drug plans change the medications they cover, as well as their premiums. This may mean higher drug costs and/or premiums if you stay with your current plan for 2015. Meet with a trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselor to find out if your current Medicare Part D plan is the most cost-effective and provides the best prescription drug coverage. Extra Help is available to lower Medicare costs if you meet income eligibility requirements. To find out if you’re eligible for a subsidy, as well as answers to other Medicare or health insurance questions, schedule a FREE appointment with an Orange County SHIIP counselor. Call 919-968-2070 for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, or 919-245-2015 for the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough.
Are You Turning 65 in the Next Six Months?
Welcome to Medicare!
Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information “bombarding” you? If so, come to a seminar offered by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and the Orange County Department on Aging to learn about Medicare and all of its parts. People turning age 65, both those who are retiring, retired or continuing to work, should attend to learn more about Medicare and how to avoid penalties. General information on choosing a plan during this once in a lifetime “window” will be covered – including Medicare Advantage Plans (Pt C). For those with qualifying incomes, there will also be information on the Extra Help program which lowers your costs. To register, call Central Orange Senior Center 919-245-2015, or Seymour Center 919-968-2070. Central Orange SC Thurs, Oct 2 (223003-04) Seymour Center Wed, Sept 3 (322500-03)
6 – 7:30 pm 1 – 3 pm
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How do Accountable Care Organizations Affect Medicare Beneficiaries?
SENIOR TIMES NEWS & AGING TRANSITIONS
If you are on Medicare, you may have recently been contacted by an Accountable Care Organization and asked for access to your health records and other Medicare information. ACOs are a new initiative of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to promote the reduction of Medicare costs through improved coordination of patient care. If you have Original Medicare and your doctor has joined an ACO, you should be notified in person or by mail. ACOs can only operate with CMS approval, and your medical information is kept private under federal law. An ACO is made up of local health providers and hospitals that have volunteered to work together to provide patients with coordinated care. In an ACO, your doctors and other providers will communicate with each other and you so that you can make better, more informed decisions about your health care. When providers share information you may benefit by having to fill out less paperwork and by having to undergo fewer repeated medical tests. Also, you can be assured that your doctors will be better able to access, understand and honor your health care choices. In the last five to seven years, health care stakeholders have been talking about incentivizing the coordination of services. ACOs reflect an agreement between the federal government and providers to attempt to accomplish the “triple aim” of the Affordable Care Act: 1) To improve the patient’s experience (quality and access) and outcomes, 2) To improve cost-effectiveness and 3) To proactively consider ways to improve population health as it relates to care. If an ACO is able to successfully deliver quality health care and provide cost savings, it shares in the savings it achieves for Medicare. It’s important to note that incentivizing coordination of services is not new. Many Medicare beneficiaries will remember when Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) came onto the scene. But ACOs are different because quality of care — and not just cost savings — is a central component to realizing the incentive. SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program of the N.C. Department of Insurance, can assist Medicare beneficiaries who have questions about Accountable Care Organizations. For more information about ACO or any other Medicare-related issue, make an appointment with an Orange County SHIIP Counselor: Central Orange Senior Center 919-245-2015, Seymour Center 919-968-2070, contact NC SHIIP at 800-443-9354, or visit www.ncshiip.com.
September - November 2014
For New Chinese Immigrants – Medicare and More
When people come to the US from another country, they “give up” their home country’s health; have no idea where to see a doctor; how to pay for healthcare bills; and do not have access to the information due to language barriers. They may even no longer be maintaining their independence! We understand people’s frustration and would like to provide them with information regarding Medicare, healthcare resources, the Orange County Department on Aging’s Chinese page, etc! Come and learn the resources! Facilitators: Vivian Kraines & Zhenzhen Yu Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Sept 18 10 – 11:30 am
You’ll Want to Know The Department on Aging has a new Facebook page, facebook.com/ OrangeCountyDepartmentonAging and a new revamped website, www.orangecountync.gov/aging Check them out and become a Facebook Friend! Extended Saturday Hours – Seymour Center Effective Sept 1, the Seymour Center will be open until 5:30 pm on Saturdays. Project EngAGE In April the inaugural class graduated 15 members who completed this 12-week interactive senior leadership program. If you are interested in being in the next class scheduled to begin September, or would like more details, please contact Janice Tyler, Director of the Department on Aging at 919-245-4255. Registration for Programs Required You should register for programs and classes in advance. Classes may become filled, or cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached. On-line Registration and Credit Card Payments Accepted On-line registration is available for some of our programs through our website, www.orangecountync.gov/aging, in addition to being able to do it in person or on the phone. Payments may be made using a credit card at either of our Senior Centers’ front desks or when registering on-line. You are officially registered once the specific program fees have been paid. Join the Senior Centers’ Email List To add your address to the list, e-mail Myra Austin at maustin@orangecountync.gov Information is sent out approximately every two weeks. Senior Times is on the Web For the current issue of Senior Times online, go to our web site: www. orangecountync.gov/aging Click on the Senior Times link on the left side of the Department on Aging’s Home page. You will need Adobe Flashplayer 9. Check Out Our Senior Page in the Chapel Hill Herald Newspaper Just a reminder, we have a senior page in the Chapel Hill Herald on Sundays which gives information on some of the events for the upcoming month. Look for it on Sun, Sept 28 and Oct 26.
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Aging in Stride 5K Run/Walk Sat, Nov 1 -- 9 am -- UNC Bell Tower. The Aging in Stride 5K benefits the Aging in Place fund at the Orange County Department on Aging, which serves our community by purchasing services or supplies for frail seniors who have exhausted all other resources. This event is organized by the UNC School of Pharmacy Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students Project AGE (Advancing Geriatric Education). Please come out to walk, run, or volunteer.
COMMUNITY GIVING FUND
The Orange County Community Giving Fund is an encompassing fund for Orange County government, so donations can be given to any department or Countysponsored activity through this fund. Cash, stocks, bonds, or real property gifts will be tax deductible and used for the purpose for which they are given and acknowledged as such.
The fund is managed by the Triangle Community Foundation and gives the public an opportunity to designate a tax deductible donation, which supplements the County’s annual budget. Orange County residents can designate part of their estate through the fund and specify the purpose for which the gift will be used. To learn more about the fund or to request an information packet, please visit the Orange County Community Giving Fund Web site at www.ocncgiving.org
Note: The Friends of Central Orange Senior Center and the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center continue to support the respective centers and welcome all levels of financial support which can be made directly to each organization.
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc is a non-profit, federally funded organization that provides free legal assistance, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and senior citizens on a variety of non-criminal legal issues. Areas include consumer/debtor issues, public benefit denials/ appeals, employment, and mortgage foreclosure defense, as well as housing and family law. At the senior centers they execute Simple Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. Volunteer attorneys, including James Wilde and James Sheldon, donate their time to execute documents and advise people on elder law issues. APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Call 1-800-672-5834 Mon - Fri (9 am – 5 pm) to schedule a confidential screening or an appointment. Central Orange SC (255003) Tues Sept 23; Oct 28; Nov 25 Seymour Center (353036) Tues, Sept 2, 9; Oct 7, 14; Nov 4, 11
9 am – 12 noon 9 am – 12 noon
Entry fees: Pre-Registration (65 yrs and older): $10. Under age 65: $22. Raceday registration: $27. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a chance to win prizes! Please contact aginginstride@gmail.com or visit http://aginginstride. weebly.com/registration.html for an entry form or an online registration. We hope to see you there!
Flu Shots - Mark Your Calendar!
For seniors age 65 and older, flu vaccine shots will be given at the senior centers, by appointment. Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities; adults 55 and over with chronic lung or heart disorders (including heart disease and asthma); and people with chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes), kidney disease, blood disorders (ie sickle cell anemia), or weakened immune systems (including people with HIV/AIDS) can also get shots. To see a complete list of threat risk categories, visit the CDC website. Pneumonia shots will also be available and will be covered by your Medicare Part B if you have not gotten one before. People with Medicare Part B can get a standard or high dose flu shot for free, and should bring their Medicare card to their appointment. People who do not have original Medicare, can get a shot from their personal physician, or pay with either cash or a check at the Flu Shot clinic at the senior center. The costs are $31 for a standard flu shot, $40 for a “boosted senior vaccine”, and $45 for a pneumonia shot. You may call your nearest Senior Center on or after Sept 17 to schedule an appointment. Shots will be given by appointment only. Central Orange SC (919-245-2015) (242500) Oct 30 9 am – 1 pm Seymour Center (919-968-2070) (352000) Oct 23 9 am – 1 pm
Japanese Senior Housing Delegation to Visit the Seymour Center On Nov 5 members of the Japanese Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Housing will visit the Seymour Center as part of their 5-day tour of the US. The Japanese Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Housing includes government officials, service providers in both non-profit and private sectors, and academics involved in housing programs for older adults in Japan. The Delegation visits other countries to learn new ideas and to share information on an annual basis. Dr Yoko Crume, a former NC Division of Aging and Adult Services employee and retired NC-A&T Social Work professor, will lead the tour. The group will spend one day in Chatham County and two days in Orange County before flying to Washington DC for the remainder of their tour. While in Orange County, they will visit Carol Woods Retirement Community and several of the county’s senior housing complexes before ending their tour at the Seymour Center on Nov 3 for an exchange of ideas with several county senior housing leaders. If you happen to be at the Seymour Center on November 5, please say hello or “konichiwa” to our guests!
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Lunch at the Centers
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The Seymour and the Central Orange Senior Centers serve lunch Monday Friday at 12 noon. The Senior Lunch program is operated by the Orange County Department on Aging. People age 60+ are eligible to eat the daily lunches funded by the federal government’s Older Americans Act, the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the Orange County Department on Aging. Although there isn’t a charge for the meals, donations are an important part of the program. For people under age 60, a meal costs $5. Our caterer is the local Nantucket Café. All the meals meet the requirements for people on low salt diets. There are a limited number of meals. The complete registration process takes 2 – 5 business days. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” basis once you are registered for the program. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration desks are located near the kitchens at each Senior Center, and tickets are distributed as people sign in beginning at 11 am. CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER – THURSDAY TELL ALL This is the day to update your calendar for the next month. Announcements concerning upcoming programs for the month will be made by the staff. Central Orange SC Thurs: Sept 4, 18; Oct 2, 16; Nov 6, 20 (257030-01) 12 noon 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 SC Seymour Center 1st Mon: Sept 8; Oct 6; Nov 3 (353072) (Party will be held on second Mon in Sept due to holiday) 12 noon
Orange County LGBT Seniors Please join fellow LGBT seniors for socializing, laughter and support as the Seymour Center offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. Come join us and get involved. The group meets the second and fourth Thurs from 6 – 7:30 pm at the Seymour Center on Homestead Rd in Chapel Hill. Refreshments are provided by Fosters Market in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page - https:// www.facebook.com/#!/lgbtsrs - or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@ orangecountync.gov), Director Orange County Department on Aging, for information.
LUNCH AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER What’s Happening at Seymour? To increase our public relations, we want to make sure you stay on top of what’s happening at your Center. General announcements regarding upcoming events and programs will be made at the beginning of lunch. This will help everyone stay informed and serve as a gentle reminder of the various offerings we have. Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Mon: Sept 15; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17 (353053) 12 noon (No lunch on Sept 1, center is closed due to holiday)
Memory Check-up Come to the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough or the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill on Tues, Nov 18, National Memory Screening Day. People can get a FREE confidential Memory Screening if they are concerned about memory loss. The objective is early detection and intervention.
Memory screenings are important as they can be a significant first step toward finding out if a person may have a memory problem. A screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional. It can check a person’s memory and other thinking skills, and can indicate if someone might benefit from a more complete medical visit. It is very important to identify the cause for any memory loss. That is why a person should follow up for a complete checkup with a qualified healthcare professional. Some memory problems can be readily treated - such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Other memory problems might result from causes that are not currently reversible such as Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. In general, the earlier the diagnosis, the easier it is to treat one of these conditions. Screenings will be offered during individual appointments on Tues, Nov 18 from 10 am – 4 pm at Seymour Center, Chapel Hill (342509) at 919-968-2070; and 10 am – 1 pm at Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough (242504-01) at 919-245-2015.
Florence Gray Soltys Adult Day Health Program Senior Care of Orange County, Inc.
An Enriching Day Program for Adults and Seniors Providing Respite for Family Caregivers Offers a safe environment with individual care plans that address the social, physical and emotional needs of the participants; and provides assistance with daily activities by qualified professionals. For more information or to make a referral: Office: 919-245-2017 (Fax: 919-245-2018) Located adjacent to the Central Orange Senior Center behind the Triangle SportsPlex 105 Meadowland Dr. PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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How Changes in the Voting Law May Affect You. There are many changes facing voters in 2014, due to the passage of the Voter Information and Verification Act (VIVA). Importantly, many of these involve ease of access to vote. Here’s a summary of some of the more important new changes:
In order to vote before the general election, you need to register or re-register (if you’ve changed mailing address, name, etc) by Oct 10 (25 days before Election Day). You may no longer register during early voting.
It is now easier to request an absentee ballot, which you can do by contacting the Orange County Board of Elections at 919245-2350 or visiting www.co.orange.nc.us/elect to request an absentee ballot form. After they have received your request, the Board will send you an absentee ballot which you must return signed, sealed and witnessed or notarized. Ballots may be requested up to 7 days prior to each election and must be postmarked by Election Day. You are no longer able to vote a straight party ticket for Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian candidates. You will need to vote individually for each candidate on the ballot, including the local
and statewide judicial candidates running in non-partisan elections. Sample ballots available at your polling place may be taken into the voting booth to help guide you through this process.
Once early voting is completed, the only way to ensure your vote is counted is to vote at your assigned polling place (precinct) on Election Day. If you go to another polling place you will not be allowed to vote, even on a provisional basis. To find your precinct (assigned polling location), look up your address at www.ncsbe.gov/webapps/ pollingplace_search/ Special note: Voter ID’s will not be required to vote until January 2016. However, you will be asked if you possess one of the acceptable forms of identification as part of an effort to help prepare eligible voters for the next election. Flyers with information about acceptable forms of Voter Identification, and how to obtain them if necessary, are available at the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. For more information on registration and voting, contact Orange County Board of Elections at 919-245-2350 or visiting www.co.orange.nc.us/elect.
Want to Vote Early this Year? Need to Register?
New Sculpture at the Seymour Center The new sculpture at the Seymour Center travelled over 800 miles to visit! Spanish Dancer is by Illinois sculptor Jaci Willis and is part of the upcoming Sculpture Visions exhibition organized by the Town of Chapel Hill’s Public Arts Office. Each July a new group of approximately twelve sculptures are installed in Chapel Hill’s publicly-accessible spaces for an 11-month exhibit, and the Seymour Center has been a host partner in this exhibit for many years. To learn more please visit www.chapelhillarts.org.
Come to the Seymour Center Mon – Fri beginning Thurs, Oct 16 – Fri, Oct 30, 12 noon – 6 pm for early voting. The only available Saturday will be Sat, Nov 1, 9 am – 1 pm. If you haven’t registered to vote, registration forms are available at both Orange County Senior Centers. To vote on Election Day, Tues, Nov 4, you must have previously registered. Please note voting on election day is not available at the Seymour Center. The Seymour Center is not a voting day precinct site. See the article on page 9 for more information about the upcoming changes in the voter registration laws. Call the Orange County Board of Elections, 919-245-2350, for more information.
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Do You Need A Caregiver Day Out? Are you an unpaid caregiver who needs a break from your caregiving responsibilities? If so, you may want to take advantage of the Orange County Department on Aging’s Caregivers Day Out program. It gives caregivers a chance to take a break while their loved ones socialize and participate in group activities and exercises. Caregivers Day Out is limited to 10 participants. The program is FREE for qualifying participants and is held on Wednesdays, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. If you are interested in being considered for participation, or would like more information, please contact the Program Manager, Carolyn B. Jefferson, RN, BSN at 919-929-1742.
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“hang out” for participants and staff. Every Wednesday morning from September until the end of July, this group always greets each other with 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 兼备双语，敬爱老人，愿意帮助不会英文的老 “warm fuzzy bear hugs”. One morning, a participant was looking sort of sad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 and when asked what was wrong, she replied, “I want my hug!” The 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. staff member replied, “I gave you your hug....” and her response was, “Yes, but I want another one!” And guess what? She got another one! Hugs 趣，请拨打橙郡老年中心中文热线919-259-0232. are passed out all day long. Our days are filled with pre-planned activities that are subject to change depending on the mood of the group. During the past two years, we were given a lot of fabric scraps and one of the group leaders, Cummie, suggested that we make quilts. This suggestion Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers was very timely as at the time we had a participant (now deceased) who to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open and could give guidance to this project. Everyone participated, men as well as led by Pam Tillett, MSW. Supervised activities will be available for caregivers’ loved women, youngsters, seniors, students, interns and staff. A student was ones during group time with a reservation 24 hrs in advance. For information and overheard to say one day, that she had “been working in Cummie’s sweat reservations, call 919-968-2087. To speak with Pam Tillett directly, call 919-245-4278. shop”. This labor of love” has produced two beautiful quilts. One of the Central Orange SC quilts has the name on it of everyone who sewed a stitch. The final touches 1st Tues: Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4 4 – 5:30 pm on the quilts, including the embroidering of the names was done by Linda Seymour Center Little. These quilts will be on display at the Seymour Center beginning, 2nd and 4th Fri: Sept 12, 26; Oct 10, 24; Nov 14, 28 10:30 am – 12 noon Monday, October 20.
Caregivers’ Support
Live Alone? Telephone Reassurance gives peace of mind to seniors who live alone. The FREE Department on Aging program provides a daily, morning safety-check phone call, Monday through Friday. These calls offer a sense of security and support seniors in their choice to remain living independently. Trained volunteers call each participant at a set time. If calls remain unanswered after 3 tries, this information is relayed to the Aging Transitions staff. If interested in receiving Telephone Reassurance calls, please contact the Aging Transitions Helpline at 919-968-2087.
Interested in becoming a Telephone Reassurance volunteer? Please call the RSVP office at 919-245-4241.
Stay Up and Active Nearly 1,000 older adults in Orange County call EMS each year after a fall. Stay Up and Active is a new initiative between the Orange County Departments on Aging and Emergency Management Services (EMS), with support from the UNC Geriatric Education Center, the UNC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. This innovative program seeks to connect older adults to the services and resources they need to safely age in place due to falls or the risk of falls. Older adults who call EMS due to a fall, or are determined to be at high risk of falling, can receive a follow-up screening by EMS supervisors and be referred for evaluation and services through the Department on Aging. These services may include home safety education, home modifications, counseling, referral for primary or specialized health care, in-home services or other resource referrals. For more information about this program or to schedule a falls risk screening, contact Kim Woodward, Operations Director at Emergency Services (919-245-6133) or Mary Fraser, Aging Transitions Administrator the Department on Aging (919-968-2087).
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Be Safe Be Prepared Are You Ready for Inclement Weather?
Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information to older adults and their families about how to face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Eileen Apicella, BS, Transportation Specialist Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BS, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Zhenzhen Yu, MSW, Bi-lingual Social Worker The Aging Transitions staff is available by appointment at either the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough, or at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. Please call 919-968-2087 for a telephone consultation or to schedule an appointment for information, care planning, home assessment, or short-term counseling. Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov Information & Assistance: Telephone and office consultations about age-related issues, such as housing options, health insurance, community resources, transportation, advocacy, etc.
Individual Consultations: Confidential sessions to assist with age-related transitions + in-home safety assessments.
Medical Equipment Loan Program/Medical Supply Closet: Canes, wheelchairs, walkers, tub benches, etc available for short-term loan. Donations of equipment and incontinence supplies are appreciated. Telephone Reassurance: Supportive telephone calls made Monday through Friday to check on individuals who live alone.
Alzheimer’s /Dementia Caregiver Support Group: Three different support groups are held monthly. Caregivers Day Out: Respite for caregivers one day a week.
DSS applications: Help with filling out applications for food stamps, low-income energy assistance, Medicaid, etc. Community Presentations: Educational sessions, support groups, senior discussion groups, etc. are available on request. Aging Transitions Help-Line: 919-968-2087 9 am – 4 pm Mon - Fri
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Music can awaken deep emotions, even in people with advanced dementia. This is why there is Music in my Mind. Orange County working to bring the gift of personalized music to individuals who need it most, through partnerships with care facilities, home care companies, and private caregivers. Through receiving iPods with personalized music playlists, elders with dementia in Orange County may experience reduced depression and anxiety, renewed cognitive functioning, and the ability to once again interact meaningfully with others. Become a part of this effort by donating a new or gentlyused iPod or making a financial donation of an iTunes gift card. Or, give your time by becoming a volunteer – helping individuals with dementia and their caregivers develop personalized playlists and experience renewed life. Suggested donations:
$25 (hours of personalized music for a program participant) $50 (iPod)
$100 (iPod + music gift card)
Currently Music in my Mind is assisting several care facilities in the county to create personalized music programs for their residents. Now is a wonderful time to become part of this project. Please consider a donation of time, money, or an iPod. Our goal is to obtain at least 100 iPods and headphones to be used in facilities and with caregivers giving care in their homes. There will be training for those using the iPods with people who will then be able to experience the magic music can bring as their brains emerge. For questions or more information, contact Britney Wiggins, Music in my Mind Coordinator, at 919-9682087. You can make a difference in people’s lives!
Want a Warning Call Ahead of a Storm? Sign Up for CodeRED. Orange County Emergency Management Services (EMS) can now send a telephone message to all county residents with a land-phone to warn them of upcoming storms and to tell them where to go in an emergency. To be sure that you will receive CodeRED alerts, sign up on the www.readyorange.org website or call EMS at 919-245-6100. Are You Eligible for the Special Needs Registry to Get Help in an Emergency? Are you concerned about where to go if the power goes out for several days, or if there were damage to your home? If you worry about these things - don’t wait until the last minute to get help. You may be eligible for the Special Needs Registry. People on the list will be contacted in the event of an emergency, and if needed, helped to get to a special needs shelter. Call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-9682087 - or come to the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center for more information, and to find out if you’re eligible to get on the Special Needs Registry. Be Smart – Don’t Be Left Unprepared! To find out if the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center will be open after a storm call the front desk after 8 am. Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015 Seymour Center: 919-968-2070
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Friends of the Senior Centers FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
FRIENDS OF THE ROBERT AND PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER
Monthly Meetings Friends of Central Orange Senior Center hold their regular meetings the 3rd Monday of the month, 9:30 - 11:30 am at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough. If you are interested in attending, please call the Senior Center, 919-245-2015 to make sure the meeting is being held.
The Friends of the Seymour Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that raises money to supplement various programs and services held at the Seymour Center, with a volunteer board of directors. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 pm in the Seymour Center. Visitors are always welcome. Volunteers to help with particular events, or tasks, are appreciated. There are a variety of things that need to be done on an ongoing, or one-time, basis. For more information, call Katherine Leith, President, at 919-929-9808.
Holiday Craft Show Get a jump on all your holiday shopping. Find that unique gift for that “hard to buy for” person on your list, or just plan to shop for yourself. Over 50 vendors attended the craft show last year with many different items available. Enjoy music and other entertainment as you browse the 50+ vendors and you are sure to find that special something you have been looking for. If you are a crafter and would like to have a booth please contact Terry at 919-245-2016 for additional information about registration. The Friends of Central Orange will be selling hot dogs, popcorn, and other items. Central Orange SC Sat, Nov 22 (213022-01) 9 am – 3 pm Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Please join us as we celebrate the contributions made each day by our veterans. If you are a veteran, we would like to honor and recognize you for your service to our country. To join us, please call the center at 919-2452015 to register before Nov 4. *Co-sponsored with Orange County Dept of Social Service and The Friends of Central Orange. Central Orange SC Tues, Nov 11 (243000-01) 8:30 – 10:30 am
Glamour Goat Parade Support the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center by attending the Goat Parade Gala at Galloway Ridge in Fearrington from 5:30 - 8:30 pm on Friday, Nov 14. No, these aren’t live goats! There will be 10 life sized goats decorated by different artists. They will be on display around Chapel Hill, including the Seymour Center, and will “finalize their trip” by being auctioned off at the Gala on Nov 14. In addition, there will be elegant heavy hors d’oeuvres, live band, dancing, live and silent auctions - and FUN! Tickets, $40 for one and $70 for two, are available from Friends of the Seymour Center board members. You may also contact Katherine Leith, President of the Friends of the Seymour Center at 919-929-9808. (see page 15) Galloway Ridge, Fearrington, NC Fri, Nov 13 5:30 - 8:30pm Friends of the Seymour Center Website: www.friendsseymourcenter.org Look in the Seniors on the Road section to see the special upcoming trips!
Website for the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center: www.friendsofcosc.net
GOATS ON PARADE COMING TO CHAPEL HILL AND PITTSBORO Galloway Ridge Retirement Community will host the first ever Goats Parade, a public art installation and tour, to benefit the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center and the Chatham County Council on Aging. Extraordinary local artists will paint the 10 life-size goat statues, which will be auctioned off during a gala on Friday, Nov 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. There will be elegant wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction of the goats, live band with dancing – and lots of fun! Tickets are $40 for one/$70 for two and are available from members of the Seymour Center’s Friends board. The Goat Parade Committee is uniting artists, sponsors, merchants, businesses, arts educators, governmental bodies and social groups to enhance local communities and to raise awareness and funds for local seniors. Partnerships are being made with public, private and civic entities to celebrate the bond between Chatham and Orange Counties.
Local business will benefit from this public art event through increased traffic and artists will gain exposure through the public display of their artwork. All businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to participate in this unique experience.
Schedule of events:
Monday, August 4 – Monday, September 15: Goats painted by artists; in front of previous Rose’s location inside University Mall. Open to the public. Sunday, October 5: Unveiling of the “glamour goats” at Festifall; Franklin St, downtown Chapel Hill.
Monday, October 6 – Thursday, October 23: Painted goats will be placed in 10 locations throughout Chapel Hill – including the Seymour Center. Thursday, October 23 – Thursday, November 13: Painted goats will be placed in 10 locations throughout Pittsboro. Friday, November 14 (5:30 – 8:30 pm): Goat Parade Gala; Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro. Live and silent auctions, music and dancing.
For more information, contact Pat Richardson at prichardson@gallowayridge.com or 919-642-6893 or Kathie Reeves, publicity subcommittee chair for the Goats on Parade Committee at 919-619-7260.
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Need Transportation Help? Have questions?
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new Transportation Specialist Eileen Apicella! Eileen joins us after a seven-year career in community outreach at a regional public transportation provider, Triangle Transit. She will advocate for, and work to support, the transportation needs of the older adult community in Orange County.
Orange County has recently been awarded 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 expand the system. If you have transportation needs or a question, contact the Department on Aging’s new Transportation Specialist Eileen Apicella, by calling 919-717-1853 or email eapicella@orangecountync.gov
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!
Transportation News
Tips for Drivers
Growing older doesn't automatically make you a bad driver. But age does bring changes that can affect your driving ability. Here are some tips to stay safe on the road. Think Outside the Car
Maintain good health. Exercising to keep your upper body flexible will help you look over your shoulders before making lane changes and turns. • Get regular vision checkups.
• Be aware that some medications or combinations of certain medications, even over-the-counter ones, may cause drowsiness or fatigue. Make Some Adjustments • Avoid rush-hour driving.
• Avoid driving at night and in bad weather, when your visibility is limited.
• Take a safety class for senior drivers. It never hurts to get a refresher course on safe driving, and it's a fun way to meet others. Plan Ahead
• Start thinking about alternate transportation now. The transition to the passenger seat usually occurs over a number of years. Supplement your driving with alternatives during this time. Ask family, friends or neighbors for ideas. Learn about options in your community — from public transport to ride services such as ITNAmerica® — and try them out to see which options work best for you. Above all, listen to what your mind and body are telling you. If you start wondering if you can still drive safely, it is time to start talking with your physician and family. Source: http://www.libertymutual.com/auto-insurance/senior-driving/studies/safety-tips
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CarFIT© and Transportation Fair Presenters: Eileen Apicella, Transportation Specialist And Jenny Womack, Occupational Therapist
CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging, and developed in collaboration with AARP, AAA, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The goals of the community-based program are three-fold: 1) Help drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicles for safety and comfort. 2) Promote conversations about driving safety and the continued need for mobility options to keep people participating in the life of their communities. 3) Link adults with relevant, local resources that can help ensure they drive safely longer. CarFit uses a trained team, including occupational therapy practitioners, to assist drivers with items such as: determining a clear line of sight over the steering wheel, maintaining adequate space between the front air bag and steering wheel, determining proper seat belt fit and use, and maximizing mirror positions.
In addition to CarFit, this event is also a Transportation Resource Fair! Come meet Senior Transportation Specialist Eileen Apicella and discover what Orange County has to offer in the way of transportation alternatives!
All attendees must call the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center to register for a specific time for a CarFit check-up, but you are welcome to come pick up transportation materials without an appointment! Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (215000-01) Fri, Oct 3 9 am - 12 noon Seymour Center (323004-05) Fri, Oct 3 2 - 5 pm
Boosting Brain Health
There is now ample evidence to suggest that everyday routines and activities contribute to the maintenance of brain health throughout our lives. In addition to the many commercially available products that claim to enhance memory and processing speed, we need also to be aware of the life routines we can all establish that help us maintain brain health and broad-based cognitive functioning. Join Jenny Womack, MS OTR/L and students from the occupational therapy program at UNC-Chapel Hill to talk about how things we do support the health of our brains. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (244003-01) Wed, Oct 22 10 – 11 am Seymour Center (342201-01) Wed, Oct 29 10 – 11 am
Wintertime Home Safety
Get a jump on colder temperatures and hazardous winter weather by getting your home prepared to keep you cozy throughout the upcoming months! Join Jenny Womack, consulting occupational therapist to the Aging Transitions team, to discuss and plan for winter safety in your household. Topics include: winterizing your home, checking your household systems, preparing a winter emergency station, and priming your winter toolkit! Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (244004-01) Wed, Nov 19 10 – 11 am Seymour Center (342202-01) Tues, Nov 18 1:30 – 2:30 pm
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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
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Arts Center, Carolina House, Carolina Springs, Carol Woods, Carrboro Public Library, Carrboro Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center–Main St. Carrboro, Covenant Place, CVS PharmacyRam’s Plaza, 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-Cameron’s & Service Desk, Weaver Street Market. Outdoor Racks: Tyler’s Restaurant, Carrboro – Corner of S. Greensboro and Main Streets, Flyleaf Books, Hargraves Recreation Center, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North) Kinetix Health Club, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS) on Homestead Rd, Park & Ride Lot Old Fayetteville Rd, Seymour Center outside, Trading Post Market & Grill-New HWY 86, UNC Ambulatory Care Center (Mason Farm Rd), 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 downtown, 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
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National Falls Prevention Awareness Day National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is observed the first day of fall to promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce falls among older adults. Falls Prevention Awareness Day is Sept 23, 2014. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults age 65+. One in three adults age 65+ falls each year. It is estimated that approximately 17% of older North Carolinians experienced a fall in the past three months, with one-third of those falls resulting in an injury. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Recommendations for preventing falls among older adults include encouraging them to exercise regularly, have their medications reviewed, get their vision checked, reduced hazards in their homes that can lead to falls, and have a balance screening. FREE Balance Screening, Footwear examinations, exercise demonstrations, walker and cane fitting adjustments and consultations are available with appointment request. These screenings would be provided by UNC Physical Therapy and Elder Fit Physical Therapy. This free option is only available during the week of Sept 22 - 26. Call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015 or the, Seymour Center at the 919-968-2070, to make an appointment. Central Orange SC Fri, Sept 26 (242502-01) 9:30 am - 1 pm Seymour Center Day/Date/Time TBA Contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, for more information at 919-245-4270
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Catalyzing Community — and the “Burning Souls” Who Did It An Evening with Diana Leafe Christian Boomers are hardwired for community. No one knows this better than Diana Leafe Christian, who has not only chronicled this creative ferment in American culture, but has actively aided and abetted it. As kickoff speaker for this second year of Aging in Community forums, she will show slides and tell stories of five ground-breaking community experiments and the pioneers — the “burning souls,” most of them elders — who asked, “Why not?” The author of Creating a Life Together and Finding Community, and the former editor of Communities magazine, Diana Leafe Christian is a popular conference speaker and workshop facilitator. Creating and living in intentional communities, organized neighborhoods, and non-residential communities — and the governance and decision-making methods that contribute to their success — are topics she focuses on. Diana has the ability to inspire people to consider community as a possibility, and to make the steps of creating and living in community simple and clear. She is a long-time member of Earthaven Ecovillage in western NC. Register on-line at www.charleshouse.org or by calling the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087 Fee: $10 per person UNC Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Tues, Sept 23 7 pm
AGING IN COMMUNITY EXPO: Housing Innovations in Our Midst
Ever heard of co-housing options for seniors? Curious about “smart” technologies that can help you age in your current home? Want to know how tiny a “tiny house” really is? What housing models include long-term care? All of these questions – and many more! – will be addressed at the AGING IN COMMUNITY EXPO hosted by the Orange County Department on Aging on Sat, Oct 25. Architects, developers, and entrepreneurs will gather at the Seymour Center to share their housing ideas with community members. There will be two ways to get more information about innovative housing options: Informational booths – there will be booths set up throughout the Seymour Center so you can quickly learn more about new ideas related to senior housing Presentations – individuals and organizations will be offering 30 min presentations, with time left for discussion, as a way for you to get detailed information about interesting topics related to senior housing. The schedule of presentations will be available at the senior centers by mid-Sept. You can expect to hear presentations about co-housing initiatives, earth friendly designs, aging in place supports, tiny housing, universal design, and so much more! This is a great opportunity for you and other community members to get together to learn more about the many senior-friendly housing options that currently exist or are bubbling up in Orange County. Tell your friends! Fee: FREE! Where: Seymour Center, Chapel Hill When: Sat, Oct 25 10 am – 2 pm
Project EngAGE
This fall, the Orange County Department on Aging is pleased to announce our second Project EngAGE class! Upon their winter graduation, this exemplary group of Senior Leaders will join the first class of Project EngAGE graduates in their ongoing community work to improve aging in their communities. Project EngAGE is an interactive senior leadership program that seeks to meet the growing needs of Orange County older adults by tapping into their existing talents and skills. The program’s mission and overarching goal is to recruit and train older adults in Orange County to serve as community resource leaders and to make their communities ideal places to age well. Through an innovative, experiential learning program, consisting of 13, five to six-hour weekly sessions, Project EngAGE focuses on relationship building between participants, and with local leaders, visits to local organizations and agencies, and learning from relevant guest speakers. Each session focuses on a different topic, ranging from aging in the community, wellness, mental health & aging, to emergency preparedness, community engagement, and leadership skills. The ultimate goal of Project EngAGE is for senior leaders to form self-directed Senior Resource Teams, and to return to their communities, equipped and motivated to fill resource gaps with their own unique projects. The inaugural Project EngAGE graduates have formed three Senior Resource Teams. Among the many things each teams have already accomplished, the Chapel Hill Group has started a “village2village2village” community connection program with seven neighborhood/community groups, as well as the Summerfield Crossing Initiative, a steering committee of 12 community members who are developing their priorities through an interview-style community needs assessment. The Bingham Township Group has met with the Sheriff’s Department and their SALT (Seniors And Law enforcement Together) representative to exchange information, and the Northern Orange Group has started a Community Watch Program for the Caldwell, Hurdle Mills, and Cedar Grove area to improve security and safety. To nominate a Senior Leader for the next Project EngAGE cohort, or to learn more, please contact: Yvette Garcia Missri Project EngAGE Coordinator, Orange County Department on Aging at 919-338-6377 or ymissri@orangecountync.gov
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Oh, What A Night!
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities
By Kathy Porter, RSVP Director
On the evening of June 5, the RSVP Advisory Council and staff hosted the 41st RSVP Annual Volunteer Recognition. Fellow Department on Aging Staff and the Jammers (Dept. on Aging cheerleaders) provided helping hands to ensure that all would go as planned. Approximately 250 volunteers, non-profit agency representatives and elected officials attended the “Cheers for Volunteers” event at the UNC Friday Center. Sparkling orange and blue centerpieces with megaphones and bows echoed the cheerleader’s signature colors on each table circling the dance floor and filling the elegant dining room. The matching blue accent lights helped set the festive mood. Staff of both the Friday Center and Carolina Catering went over and above in serving a delicious meal along with attending to our every need. Since 1973, RSVP has worked to match people 55+ with rewarding opportunities in over 100 nonprofit agencies throughout Orange County. This year, over 500 RSVP volunteers served more than 54,000 hours making a positive difference in our community. Cheers for Volunteers! In the event program, current RSVP volunteers were listed by years of service with those highlighted who accomplished milestones in lifetime and annual service hours. Of the 500 volunteers, 105 received Presidential Service Award pins for reaching set levels of lifetime hours (17 gold, 37 silver
and 51 bronze pins for up to 3,999 hours). We had 61 RSVP Time Travelers recognized for serving over 200 hours this year, four of whom served over 900 hours - Martha Brunstein, Chris and Bob Nutter and Lydia Sigmund. Chris and Bob have volunteered with the Friends of the Department of Social Services since 1993. They served as board members and currently are direct service volunteers. Chris served 1,344 hours this year alone, pushing her lifetime hours over 20,000! Bob, who had 1,118 hours this year with the Friends, in past years also served with the Orange County Schools Education Foundation and the Orange County Cooperative Extension Service. Martha served 1,007 hours, mainly with the RSVP-VITA Free Tax Service and Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library and Bookstore. Starting in 2005, Martha also volunteered with Duke Homecare and Hospice. Lydia, who just loves helping others, served 919 hours helping almost daily to administer services from the Seymour Center front desk. With RSVP since 1997, Lydia has served with WUNC-TV and Radio, RSVP Disaster Assistance, several Seymour Center boards and committees and RSVP-VITA. In addition, both Martha and Lydia were longtime RSVP Advisory Council members.
“I have learned over the years that senior volunteers live richer, longer lives. Helping others is rewarding and satisfying. I encourage others to plug in…share you gifts with a nonprofit agency. If life has been good to you, volunteer and give back to your community.” Chris Nutter, RSVP Volunteer While the main purpose of the celebration is to recognize the accomplishments of the volunteers, it is also meant to be fun. We think we exceeded our goals! “The JazzTones” entertained with tunes from the 1950s to current, inspiring guests to fill the dance floor. Once again, Ron Stutts, host of the WCHL Morning News Show, took fun to the next level, as Master of Ceremonies as he has at our events since 1997. We were honored to have Rev. Robert Seymour deliver the invocation. The icing on the cake was speaker Jaki Shelton Green, our 2009 NC Piedmont Laureate, who touched the heart of everyone in the room with words of praise and poetry. Last, the presentation of door prizes. Reaching out
to our generous business community, the Recognition Committee produced over 60 door prizes including artwork, flowers, movie and theater tickets, signed sports memorabilia, dinners for two and overnight stays with some of our most elegant local venues and more. The only thing that would have made the evening better is if all 500+ volunteers could have been there! Thank you, Orange County RSVP volunteers for your time, skills and expertise to support our local non-profit agencies and make a difference in the quality of life for us all. Also, thank you to those who contributed to the success of this event, making it special and memorable. Oh, what a night!
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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR & OPPORTUNITIES Free personal assistance finding a place to volunteer in Orange County is available through the RSVP Volunteer Program. Call 919-245-4241. Please visit us online for more details. www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP. • Current Volunteers: Please turn in your hours to RSVP by the 10th of the month following service • September 23 training, school volunteers, see separate article • September CERT training, 9 weeks, 2 hrs week, Hillsborough: Help build capacities of neighborhoods to take care of their neighbors until help can arrive. Learn about disaster preparedness, psychology, fire safety and more. We can’t predict the next disaster for Orange County, but we can prepare our neighborhoods! www.readyorange.gov • Get involved with the VITA free income tax assistance program to assist with taxes. See separate article. Attend one information session Seymour Center: Thurs, Oct 23, 9 - 11 am Sat, Nov 8, 1 - 3 pm Thurs, Dec 4, 9 - 11 am Central Orange: Wed, Nov 19, 1 - 3 pm • Oct 30, Nov 1 & 3: Blue Ribbon Mentor Training www.blueribbonmentor.org • Data entry skills? Like details? OC Emergency Services needs RSVP volunteers to update its CERT volunteer list, contact past volunteers to see if they remain interested OR to enter new volunteer information • Volunteers to help with publicity, watering, planting teams for senior center gardens • Apply your skills to help out, meet diverse people and make a difference as Office Volunteers: ArtsCenter, IFC,
OC Animal Shelter, OC Literacy Council, Rape Crisis, Seymour Center (evenings or weekends) • Share your cyber skills as a Seymour Tech coach to assist main instructor. Pick from a variety of computer classes tailored to older adults • Join friends and carpool to help riders with developmental disabilities benefit from riding. No horse experience necessary. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Training provided • Help those in despair - staff a crisis hotline. Sept training • Get linked to a library. Apply your search and find skills with shelf maintenance, missing items, display maintenance, special projects • Help the animal shelters - Volunteer to exercise dogs, play with cats, check water bowls, brush or groom, help with basic training • Adults looking for volunteer tutors to help them improve their reading, math, writing or English language skills • Friendly front desk volunteers with desire to help people learn about an agency’s programs or refer them to community resources. Sept training • Friend to Friend volunteer needed for Hillsborough area. Many older adults may define quality of life as being able to stay in their home as long as possible. By providing a little support, a Friend volunteer can help make this a reality. Spend one hour a week with an older adult who would enjoy receiving a visitor at home, getting outside or having help with light errands. Free training
Volunteer for Tax Season Do you want to help low- to middle-income clients with their taxes and make a difference in their lives? VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free IRS service for eligible clients. The tax program provides a broad range of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers provide services at sites of their choice across Orange and Chatham counties. You may choose to serve as a volunteer tax preparer, quality reviewer or tax site manager (these three jobs require IRS training and testing provided by RSVP). Administrative volunteers serve as interpreters, computer specialists or statisticians. You may serve as a support coordinator to assist the client with the intake and checkout processes. You may want to volunteer for the Telephone Team to schedule appointments or make reminder calls. Bilingual volunteer support is useful on all levels. RSVP provides training in January for all VITA volunteer assignments. New VITA Volunteer Orientations will be held (see Volunteer Calendar) at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill and at Central Orange Senior Center, 515 Meadowlands, Hillsborough. Call 919-245-4240 or 919-245-4243.
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Back to School Volunteers
A new special column on volunteering in the schools, presented by the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program
Find out how you can go “back to school” as a volunteer and help improve reading or math skills. This is an excellent opportunity for older adults to bridge the generation gap by partnering with students. Volunteers are interviewed and matched with a volunteer opportunity with pre-K to college level students in a traditional or year ‘round calendar. Literacy volunteers receive free training and resources.
• Both school districts seek Reading Partners K-2 grades and reading tutors for other grades, 1 - 2 times weekly. Free training. • For new and returning RSVP volunteers going to an Orange County School. Sept 9 training from 9 am – 2 pm will be led by OCS Literacy Specialists. See separate article this page.
• For new Chapel Hill-Carrboro School volunteers, training will be in late Sept for Reading Partners and English as a Second Language (ESL) volunteers • After school settings 1-2 times weekly
• Join a volunteer on-call team to help college and GED students challenged with math courses required for graduation. Durham Tech - Orange Co campus in Hillsborough
• Blue Ribbon Mentors are needed to help a student tap their potential for growth from academics to leadership, focusing on 8th graders through high school graduation. 2 hours weekly for 2 years. Oct 30, Nov 1 and 3 training www. blueribbonmentors.org
Call the Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program 919-245-4243 or www.orangecountync.gov/aging/RSVPindex.asp
Volunteer Training Orange County Schools
The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program invites new and returning volunteers to participate in a free literacy training on Tues, Sept 9 from 9 am to 2 pm. The group will meet in the Annex Building next to New Hope Elementary School, 1914 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill. Training by OCS Literacy Specialists includes tips and hands-on activities on word work and shared reading. Training is designed for volunteers interested in working one on one or in small groups, 1 to 2 times weekly for 10 weeks or during the school year in an Orange County School. Lunch will be provided for those who pre-register by Sept 5. A child needs you. Call RSVP to volunteer in the schools 919-245-4243.
Needed! Friend to Friend Volunteers! Please consider spending one hour a week with an older adult who lives alone and would enjoy receiving a visitor at home, or getting out for a brief outing, or help with light errands. If interested, please contact the RSVP office at 919-245-4241.
Welcome, New RSVP Volunteers
Hank Becker, Lela Bullock, Huazhe Cheng, Thomas Cook, Maria de Bruyn, Candice Falloon, Joy Gattis, Art Gerber, Scott Goldsmith, Emily Gordon, Edward Griffin, Sue Heckman, Gail Huntington, Nancy Johnson, Patricia Langelier, Robert Lauterborn, Deitra Lowdermilk, Anna Jean Mayhew, Linda Oakley, Virginia Pooley, Jerry Schreiber, Phyllis Simon, Tana Hartman Thorn, Thomas Watson, Norma White, Haven Wiley, Steve Zamborski
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Wellness Special Events From the Health Expert Everyone is welcome! Call the appropriate Center to register. Check the individual classes for specific information. All the programs are FREE. For more information on these and other Wellness programs contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270. Notice: To provide presentations on different topics, the Wellness Program hosts a variety of professionals. This does not mean an endorsement of providers, services, or method of treatment.
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Five Wishes – Advanced Directives Brynn Hughes from Liberty Homecare and Hospice will provide important information on Advanced Directives. Five Wishes helps you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself. It deals with all of a person’s needs: medical, personal, emotional and spiritual. Central Orange SC Wed, Sept 17 (252252-09) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Sept 3 (352352-04) 11 – 11:45 am Fleet Feet – Carrboro Fleet Feet is committed to helping you find the proper FIT for your running shoes, to assisting you in determining how running, walking, or an active lifestyle fits into your life. This is your opportunity to learn from the experts and ask any questions you may have. Central Orange SC Wed, Oct 15 (252252-10) 11 - 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Oct 1 (352352-04) 11 – 11:45 am Duke HomeCare & Hospice Duke HomeCare & Hospice provides high quality Nursing Care, Rehabilitative and Infusion Therapies as well as disease specific specialty programs to help maintain patients’ safety and well-being in the comfort of their own homes. Duke HomeCare & Hospice also provides compassionate expert care to meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs at end of life. Nikki Webb, Marketing Manager and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has 12 years of experience working with older adults and their families with short term and long term planning needs and will be on site to answer questions and to discuss the benefits of Home Health, Hospice, Infusion and
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Bereavement Services. Central Orange SC Wed, Nov 19 (252252-11) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Nov 5 (352352-05) 11 – 11:45 am
Dance to Be Fit Bash This joint venture with the Wellness Program, Wellness Instructors and the Senior Centers Program Team will help you stay on track with the National Senior Centers Month Theme “Experts at Living Well.” If you want to cut loose with a good dose of moderation and observation, then this is what YOU NEED! We will have munchies and music (of course)! We will also have professionals to answer questions about your health and wellness. Come out and party with purpose this fall. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (Strong and Steady Class w/ Vicki Tilley) Tues, Sept 16 (222252-01) 10 – 10:55 am Seymour Center (Salli’s Senior Workout) Wed, Sept 10 (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am 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, Sept 11, 18; Oct 9, 16; Nov 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 The following program is supported in part by Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Funds from NCDHHS-Aging and Adult Services. As a consumer, you may make voluntary contributions 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. Fitness for Women in the Prime of Life - 12 Essentials The older adults in Orange County are well-known for their active, busy lifestyle. This is the generation that is redefining aging in our society by continuing to work and stay active well into their golden years. Come join this lively interactive workshop will take you through the 12 essentials to physical fitness for women between 55 and 105. Instructor: Salli Benedict, MPH, RYT, Certified Fitness Instructor Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wednesday, Sept 24 (222253-01) 1:15 - 2:15 pm Seymour Center Friday, Sept 26 (342251-01) 1- 2 pm
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call OPTS at 919-245-2008. Program minimum: 5, maximum: 20. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Oct 24 (252505-01) 9 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Mon, Oct 20 (352079) 9 – 11:45 am Learning to Hear Again A 2-week group series provided by Hearing Solutions in the Triangle. Dr Carroll will share information to help empower the participants with taking charge of their hearing. Since hearing loss affects our family, spouse, friends and staff we strongly encourage everyone to come. Many individuals have an incomplete understanding of the nature and result of hearing loss and taking this class can change interactions with the community. Seymour Center Mon, Oct 27 and Nov 3 (342000-01) 1:30 - 3 pm The following program is supported in part by Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Funds from NCDHHS-Aging and Adult Services. As a consumer, you may make voluntary contributions 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.
Glucose and Cholesterol Screening Call a senior center to make an appointment. Screenings will be provided by trained professionals from UNC Cardiology. Fasting before the test helps achieve more accurate results, but is not a requirement. If you need transportation, and live within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro city limits, call E-Z rider, at 919- 968-2772. If you live in the county, call Orange Public Transportation (OPT) at 919- 2452008 and ask for the medical transportation. Program size - minimum 12, maximum 72. Provided by UNC Cardiology Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Nov 11 (222500-01) 10 am – 2 pm
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: Latonya Brown, Health Educator and Pam Tillett, Social Worker Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Seymour Center Mondays, Sept 15 - Oct 20 (3522540-02) 12 :30 - 3 pm
Hearing Screening & Ear Wax Check Dr Anita Carroll, AuD from Hearing Solutions in the Triangle will provide the screening. For medical transportation, if necessary, call E-Z Rider at 919-968-2772, within the Chapel Hill Transit service area, or in the county,
Mobile Prescription Drugs Drop Box Did you know the Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough Police Departments provide a Mobile Prescription Drug Drop box. You may dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medication in a safe and easy way through
September - November 2014 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 National Women’s Health & Fitness Day Women’s Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. This year’s event is set for Wed, Sept 24. This event focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women. Please join us to celebrate Fitness!! Central Orange SC Wed, Sept 24 (242254-01) 11 am – 12:30 pm Seymour Center Wed, Sept 24 (342203-01) 9 – 10:30 am Oral Health Education in Mandarin Dr Gao will provide an educational session on the importance of maintaining good oral health. The changing oral health status of older adults has focused attention on the need to broaden oral health promotion and prevention activities. Good oral health can minimize oral disease and tooth loss. Please come and learn more about oral health care including topics on dry mouth, and the effects it can have on your teeth, the importance of denture care, whitening your teeth, and more. In addition toothbrushes will be given to those who attend the event. Everyone is welcome! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Sept 22 (352351-05) 9 am – 12 noon Smoke Cessation Program – Freshstart Freshstart is a group based tobacco cessation support program, designed to help individuals plan a successful quit smoking attempt by providing essential information, skills for coping with cravings, and group support. The information and activities received from Freshstart will help you discover why you smoke and what motivates you to quit smoking. Freshstart incorporates the most current guidelines for tobacco cessation into four face to face group support sessions. In each session the participant will learn concise material that will help him or
Senior Times her 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, Oct 7 - 28 (332000-03) 6 -7 pm Quitting Smoking for Older Adults – On-line Course. The National Institutes of Health (2014) is offering a new web resource to help older adults stop smoking with videos, worksheets, interactive features, strategies, quizzes, and more. It includes a link to the resource Clear Horizons: A Quit Smoking Guide for People 50 and Older. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ quittingsmoking/quittingwhenyoureolder
WELLNESS CLASSES Program registrations are necessary: Program participants should bi-annually complete, or update, their registration forms which are available at the senior centers’ front desks. Fees for classes may be mailed or brought to the appropriate center. Credit cards, cash or checks made payable to Orange County Department on Aging, are acceptable. Registration is necessary for ALL classes with a fee, and free ones. For the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough call 919-245-2015, and for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, call 919-968-2070. Fee waivers/reductions are available based on assessed financial need for all fitness classes. Contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator at 919-245-4270 for more information. All participants’ information is kept confidential. Participants are encouraged to take any fitness class for the first time at no charge to determine if the class meets their needs. Advanced Movement with Mike This advance strength training class targets major muscle groups using various equipment and body weight. Advance strength training incorporates balance and functional movements intended to help tone muscles, burn fat and improve bone density. Instructor: Mike Patterson Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Tuesdays (352100) 1 – 1:50 pm
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University Mall Walking Program Mall opens for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH *
Sept 16 Strength Training Made Easy Elder Fit– Vicky Tilley Strength training is an essential part of most fitness routines. It is also great for injury prevention and rehab. Vicky Tilley will explain how strength training can help you make daily exercise activity a regular part of your life by building the essential strength that makes all movements easier and more enjoyable. Oct 21 Smooth Care Transitions A UNC Homecare representative will provide information and advice to help family caregivers and health care providers plan safe and smooth transitions for patients. They will focus specifically on the issues confronted during the transition home. The goal is to maximize coordination of care back to the community and maintain people safely in the location of their choice. Nov 18 Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Holidays Cindy Bucy from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions will discuss methods and techniques to keep the winter blues in check, and our moods in good shape for the new year. 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 20 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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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 (registration preferred) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (252013-01) 11:15 am – 12 noon Balance A 12-week balance training class, designed to improve your balance and prevent falls, includes strength training, functional movement, and progressive balance exercises, and is for seniors with balance problems. It fills quickly, so sign up early. At the conclusion of the first class, instructor will determine appropriateness for continuation in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 15. Instructors: Nancy Alton, certified personal trainer and Charron Andrews, physical therapist. Fee: $90 for 24 sessions. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals Seymour Center Tues & Thurs, Sept 16 - Dec 9 (352117-07) 10 – 10:50 am *No class on Nov 27 due to holiday Balance – First Time Only This 4-week balance training class is for seniors with balance problems. It is designed to improve your balance and prevent falls. It includes strength training, functional movement, and progressive balance exercises, and fills up quickly, so sign up early. This class is designed for anyone who has not taken previous balance classes or is interested in improving their balance with a one-hour group lesson for 4 weeks. Instructor: Nancy Alton, Personal Trainer and experienced balance teacher. Registration deadline is Sept 23.
Senior Times Fee: $35 Central Orange SC Tues, Oct 7 – Oct 28 (242001-01) 1:30 – 2:20 pm Chair flow Yoga Flow yoga synchronizes breath and movement as yoga poses run together. Chair Flow Yoga is a series of poses done sitting in a chair, standing by a chair or using a chair instead of the floor for support. This class will increase not only flexibility, but balance, strength and stamina. Expect movement, not just stretching in this yoga class. Each class begins with centering and ends with relaxation. Instructor: Salli Benedict Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Fridays (352030-10, 11, 12) 11 – 11:50 am Gentle Joy of Yoga It’s never too late to enjoy the many health benefits of yoga! The practice of yoga’s stretching and strengthening exercises and the breathing and relaxation techniques can help to improve your sense of well-being. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise because its movements are smooth and adaptable offering opportunities to promote good bone health as well as gain strength and flexibility to your spine and joints. Class begins with stretching and breathing exercises designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Class continues with a wide range of poses that enhance strength, mobility, range of motion, balance, and body awareness. The poses used are adapted to everyone at any level of health and fitness and are done either standing or seated. Chairs and props keep everyone safe and supported. Yoga does get better with age - and age gets better with yoga!! Joy has practiced yoga for many years and received her Yoga Teacher Certification in May 2011. She completed a Certificate of Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors from Duke Integrative Medicine in April 2013. Instructor: Joy Gornto, RYT Fee: $6/class Central Orange SC Mon & Thurs (252012-09, 10, 11) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (352023-08) 11 – 11:50 am Inspired Movement Never exercised before? This class is great for beginners! It’s designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. The class is an excellent way to improve joint flexibility, muscu-
lar 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 10 – 10:50 am or (352008) Tues & Thurs 2:15 – 3:05 pm (352008) 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, 07, 08, 09) 3:55 - 4:50 pm Pilates Pilates is a form of resistance exercise that focuses on strengthening the abdomen and back or “core” muscles to improve flexibility, posture, and balance. Slow, controlled movements help increase bone density using your own body weight or light hand weights. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Connie Winstead. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes, or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mondays (352010- 09, 10, 11) 2:15 – 3:05 pm Thursdays (352010-17, 18, 19) 3:20 – 4:20 pm Qigong (Energy Work) for Health and Well-being Come join us in exploring the healing and restorative effects of qigong. Qigong is done by matching movement with the breath. Qigong is said to enhance flexibility and strength, improve balance and health, and promote longevity and awareness of the breath. It is a fundamental exercise for T’ai Chi. Beginner class. Nina Maier, 919-732-2722, experienced T’ai Chi instructor Fee: $8/class (drop-ins welcome) Central Orange SC Mondays (252015-09, 10, 11) 7 – 8 pm
September - November 2014 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 919929-8621 and 919-218-6660 (cell). Fee: $3/class – NEW fee effective Sept 1! Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am Sit to be Fit Class is designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance, and is excellent for improving joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. While seated, you gain knowledge of beneficial movements that can be applied daily at home. Learn healthy hints to keep you independent and striving toward 100 years of age! Walk-ins welcome, class minimum 4, maximum 18. Instructor: Video at Central Orange SC. Michael Savino, CTRS, LMBT #00703 Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Central Orange SC Fridays (252006-01) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Mondays (352019) 11 – 11:50 am Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) This is a simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. It uses Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Certification in Level 1 SFQ available. The Learning Package, CD, DVD, and book is recommended and costs $39.95 payable to the instructor. Instructor: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS, Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: $ 56/4 classes Seymour Center (352017-06) Thurs, Oct 16 9 am – 12 noon Thurs, Oct 23 9am – 12 noon Thurs, Oct 30 10 am – 12 noon Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Practice Sessions Come practice this simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. This will be a practice of the following techniques - Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and
September - November 2014 Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Practice sessions monthly are free, and if dates change you would be notified by email or phone to confirm the date. If you have not come before or are new to the area, or if you have a question, please call Martha, 919-9332899. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: Donations Seymour Center (352020) Thurs, Sept 25 9 am – 12 noon Fri, Oct 17 9 am – 12 noon Thurs, Nov 13 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 Seymour Center – Fitness Studio Thursdays (352037 ) 1 – 1:50 pm Strength Training – Advanced Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs, (352021-06, 07, 08) 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 (352000-06, 07, 08) 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.
Senior Times Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352006- 08, 09, 10) 8:20 – 9:20 am Strong and Steady Designed to strengthen your whole body, improve posture and balance in a friendly atmosphere. Strengthening exercises are vital to help maintain good bone health and reduce the incidence of falling. Class offers the use of ankle and hand weights, and thera bands. It can be done sitting or standing. Class minimum 5, maximum 20. Instructor: Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS (Geriatric Clinical Specialist). Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Central Orange SC Tues & Thurs (252007-01) 10 – 10:55 am T’ai Chi – Beginning T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese art, based on natural laws, teaches relaxation, erases tension, and boosts energy. It works for all, regardless of age. An added bonus: Tai Chi may add to your sense of emotional well-being. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructors: Bill Meyers Fee: $56/ 7 week session Seymour Center 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session I - Wed, Sept 1 – Oct 22 (352002 -03) Session II –Wed, Nov 5 – Dec 17 (352002 -04) 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 (252016-09, 10, 11) 4:30 - 5:30 pm T’ai Chi – Wu/Hao Beginner Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Wu/Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress; improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-732-2722. Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mondays (252008-09, 10, 11) 6 – 6:50 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.
Sept 18 Make the Most Out of Your Medical Visit Pam Dickens - Public Health Professional When preparing for a medical procedure it is important for patients to understand the pre-operative process and ask the right questions in order to remain informed, understand their risks, and make appropriate decisions that meet their needs and expectations. Pam will discuss step-by-step directions on how to prepare for various types of medical procedures. Oct 16 Falls Prevention Elder Fit- Vicki Tilley Are you worried about falling? Does this stop you from exercising? Vicki Tilley will provide some interventions that can reduce falls and help older adults live better. Nov 20 Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Holidays Cindy Bucy from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions will discuss methods and techniques to keep the winter blues in check and our mood in good shape for the new year. 8:00 a.m. – Warm-Up Exercises – Front of Walmart 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast served in Walmart training room 8:45 a.m. – 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 22 T’ai Chi – Yang Short Form Intermediate This class is for those who have completed the Yang short form. It is a continuation of Frank Wong’s T’ai Chi class. June Foushee has studied with Frank Wong for 34 yrs. Our class has form corrections, lively peer group discussions, and sensing-hands or the sword form afterwards. Instructor: June Foushee Fee: $56/7 week session Seymour Center Tuesdays (352005-04) 7 - 8:15 pm Session I: Aug 19 – Sept 30 Session II: Oct 14 – Nov 25
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Tone, Balance & Tighten - TBT A total body workout of gentle exercises designed to maintain flexibility and balance by strengthening muscles and exercising joints. Class minimum 5. New participants welcome. Instructors: Becci Ritter and Maret Garard Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352025) 10:30 – 11:20 am (Next Class Oct 1) Tone, Balance & Tighten Plus – TBT PLUS This extension of TBT offers a total body workout of gentle exercises as in TBT, but with increased intensity. Emphasis is on promoting flexibility and muscular strength by stretching and toning all the major muscle groups. Instructor: Becci Ritter Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Seymour Center Fridays (352027-02) 1 – 1:50 pm (Begins Oct 3) Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Recreation Center Gym at 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough Fee: $25 annually Central Recreation Center Gym Mon – Fri 8 – 10 am Walking Meditation Do you love trees in all seasons? Do you love the forest’s sounds? Do you love the soft earth under your feet? Do you enjoy walking intentionally so you don’t miss anything? If you do, you will want to join friends who enjoy the same pleasures. We are aiming for a Friday - once a week? Once a month? What suits you? Call Miriam Thompson at 919-370-4114 to schedule a time and walking path. Seymour Center Fridays TBA Walking – Outdoors Fast-paced walking group walks on trails and through wooded areas, weather permitting. Need to be agile on your feet. Bring a friend and/or walking stick. Call to be added to the list. Group leader needed.
Senior Times Central Orange SC Tuesdays (250000) 10 – 11 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (350000) 8:30 – 9:30 am 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. 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 minute walk. To participate in this walking program please call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919245-2015. Instructors: Salli Benedict, MPH, RYT and Latonya Brown, MHSA, CIRS-A Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Wed, & Fri: Sept 16- Oct 21 (252251-01) 1- 2:00 pm Yoga This gentle physical form of Yoga has an emphasis on flexibility and movement, as well as breathing. Research shows that Yoga is excellent for good bone health as well. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure a place in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Barbara Lang Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Coupon books are available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-06, 07, 08) 1 – 1:50 pm Zumba! - Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar promueve la salud entre las Latinas y hace una comunidad por nuestras clases de Zumba y clases educacional en Español. Las clases incluyen educación sobre la nutrición, seguro medico, la hipertensión, la salud de la mujer, etc. La clase de Zumba se puede ver diferentes estilos de danza, como hiphop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, y mambo. Póngase lista para estar de pie por 50 minutos porque vamos a bailar y sudar! Los beneficios de ejercicio regular y una dieta sana incluyen prevención y control de diabetes, prevención y control de hipertensión, y un bienestar físico y mental- la Iniciativa esta aquí para ayudarle a conseguir estos beneficios. Romina Boyle, monitora de Zumba titulada; Sarah van der Horst, 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 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 Silver Sneakers Fitness Program – Please contact SportsPlex with questions about programs and classes at 919-6440339. Classes are held at the Central Orange Senior Center. Silver Sneakers Class Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Alicia Central Orange SC Mondays 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Beth Central Orange SC Tuesday’s 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Cardio Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Alicia Central Orange SC Wednesday 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Strength (252014-02) Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Kathy Central Orange SC Fridays 11 – 11:45 am
September - November 2014 Pacesetter Class Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. $3/week for non-members. Payable at the SportsPlex. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed 8:45 – 9:40 am
WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Blood Pressure Monitoring A volunteer RN or LPN is on-site to take blood pressures. RSVP provides the volunteers. Free automated blood pressure machines are available at both Senior Centers. These machines are provided by the Orange County Wellness Program. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (352505) 9:30 – 11:30 am Central Orange SC Thursdays (252501-1) 9:30 – 11:30 am Chair Massage Dede Banks is nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults, and can focus on problematic areas. Call 919-968-2070 for appointment. Fee: $10/15 minutes. Gift certificates available. Seymour Center 1st Thurs, Sept 4; Oct 2; Nov 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 919-968-2772, within the Chapel Hill – Carrboro city limits. In the county, call OPT at 919-245-2008. For a “Fit Feet” appointment, call the Senior Center nearest you. Fee: $14/visit for Orange County residents. $27/visit for non-residents. (Starting Jan 1, 2015)
September - November 2014 * Note: “No-Show” Policy for Fit Feet Clients is to collect $7 for Orange County residents and $13.50 for non- residents for a scheduled appointment if it’s not cancelled a minimum of 24 hours before the scheduled time. If proper notice has not been given and/or there is a client “no-show”, the Senior Center will bill the client for expenses. Further appointments will not be allowed until this fee has been received. Central Orange SC, 919- 245-2015 2nd & 4th Wed, Sept 10, 24 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Oct 8, 22 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Nov 12, 26 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm
Senior Times Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed, Sept 3, 17 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Oct 1, 15 (352508) 9am – 4pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Nov 5, 19 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd Wed, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 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
Hillsborough River Walk Walk with Central Orange Senior Center Friends Get your walking shoes on and let’s explore the new Hillsborough River Walk together. Don’t forget to bring a friend! We will meet in the Weaver St Market Parking Lot. Please call Central Orange SC to register at 919-245-2015. Central Orange SC Thurs, Oct 2 10 am
UNC Geriatric Specialty Clinic Are you concerned because • You have two or more medical problems or health conditions? • You have to take more and more medications? • You are overwhelmed by the cost of your medicine? • You want to remain independent and have a better quality of life? Meeting Your Primary Care Needs and Providing you with Specialist Care in Aging Complex Medical Care and Balancing Medications Call 919-957-6599 (press 1) for information or appointments. Referrals not required. Multi-lingual appointments available.
Physical Therapy Clinics at Senior Centers Are you in need of some physical therapy? Has your healthcare provider prescribed it?
It’s available Tuesdays and Thursdays at both the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. Private Insurance and Medicare accepted.
Call 919-624-0388 for an appointment at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough with
ElderFit In-Home Rehab Physical Therapy. Call 919-732-6600 for an appointment at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill with University Physical Therapy.
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FITNESS STUDIO- SEYMOUR CENTER Department on Aging - Wellness Program The fitness studio in the Seymour Center strength. The fitness area’s exercise is 624 sq ft of space nestled inside the state of machines were donated by UNC Health Care. the art 25,000 sq ft Center. The fitness studio, Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 with exercise machines, helps users increase and older are eligible to join. their endurance, maintain balance and build Membership Fees Individuals Couple $ $ Annual Rate: 200 (one lump sum) 300 $ $ Bi-Annual Rate: 120 (paid on joining & 6 month intervals) 160 $ $ Quarterly Rate: 65 (paid quarterly – Jan, April, July, Oct) 90 $ $ Monthly Rate: 25 (paid by the 10th of each month) 35 Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the required bi-annual physical function screen, may join at the following rates: Individual : $28 – monthly $250 – annually Couple : $35 – monthly $375 – annually Scholarships will be granted, case-by-case, based on the federal poverty guidelines beginning with $10,400 for a single member household. Scholarship inquiries are confidential and should be directed to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Personal Trainer Staff Hours Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm Mon, Wed, Fri 1 - 4 pm Tues & Thurs: 8 am – 8:30 pm Tues & Thurs*: 8 am - 1 pm Saturdays: 8 am – 1:30 pm Sat. varied/month During peak times of use, machines will be limited to 30 minutes each. *10 am - 12 noon Tues/ Thurs, no personal trainer on duty. Personal Trainer Appointments - All Fitness Room Members are permitted 1 FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session, annually, in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton, BS/ACE certified Personal Trainer. Additional one-on-one or balance-training sessions with Nancy are available for $25 per 1-hour session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center’s front desk.
SENIOR CENTER SportsPlex Membership Department on Aging - Wellness Program - A special Membership fee is being offered exclusively to members joining through the Senior Center. It includes Fitness and Cardio Centers, Group Exercise Classes (land and water) offered at the SportsPlex facility and Aquatics Center. The SportsPlex is a SilverSneakers facility. (To qualify, you must be a Medicare-eligible member of a health plan that offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program.) More than 40 Medicare health plans offer the program as a benefit to members across the nation. Individuals should check with their insurance providers for availability/ eligibility. This fitness program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join. Fee Structure - To optimize the SportsPlex offerings and to encourage as many participants as possible, Orange County has a special fee. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes. Membership Fees Individuals Couple Annual Rate: $300 (one lump sum) $420 Paid in Full by: Cash, Check, Credit Card, or monthly $25 drafts for individuals and $35 drafts for couples.
The $49 new membership fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and payment of the membership fee. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the bi-annual required physical function screen, may join the SportsPlex at the following rates: Individual: $35.99 – monthly $431.88 – annually Couple: $49.99 – monthly $599.88 – annually Scholarships are available. Direct requests to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Mon - Sat: 5:30 am – 10 pm • Mon - Sat: Pool closes at 9 pm • Sundays: 12 noon – 7 pm Personal Trainer Appointments Schedule an appointment directly with SportsPlex approved trainers at 919-644-0339.
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Page 24 Personal Trainer Services This service is available to all Seymour Center Fitness Room Members. Each member is permitted one annual FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton BS /ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Specialist. Nancy also specializes in one on one balance training. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1hr session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment made at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Fee: $25/hour (after first 30-min free session) Seymour Center Mondays (353595) 1 - 4 pm Wednesdays (353595) 1– 4 pm Tues & Thurs (353595) 8 am – 1:30 pm Fri – dates vary/month (353595) 1 – 4 pm Sat – dates vary /month (353595) Call for times Physical Function Screen THIS FREE ASSESSMENT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE BEFORE THE INITIAL USE OF THE FITNESS STUDIO; AND BI-ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AT THE Seymour Center; AND TO GET THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER’S SPORTSPLEX MEMBERSHIP RATE. Participants receive recommendations for individual improvements. Do you want to know how you can improve your strength, balance and agility over time, or how your fitness levels compare with others your age? A physical therapist will give you a written report with your functioning levels. The assessment will take about 45-minutes to complete, including your personal feedback. If you have any questions about the program, contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. This service is provided in part by the UNC Program on Physical Therapy in the Schools of Allied Health, a division of the UNC School of Medicine. Call 919-9682070 for the Seymour Center, and 919245-2015 for the Central Orange SC for an appointment and to receive your forms. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Sept 12, 19; Oct 10, 17; Nov 14, 21 (252503) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Sept 5; Oct 3; Nov 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 who worked on feet as a method for activating the healing powers of the body in order to promote
Senior Times 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 below. Central Orange SC Mondays (252509) 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 919968-2070 to make an appointment. Fees: $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Wed (352564) 12 noon – 5 pm Telehealth Monitoring Would you like to be able to track your blood pressure, weight and pulse on a weekly basis without having to write anything? You can by participating in this program, a free computer-monitoring health care system. Participating clients will be screened for risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The screening includes answering health questions and obtaining blood pressure, pulse, and weight. Clients are eligible to participate in the kiosk-monitoring program, which will be a self-management program. The Telehealth monitor is made possible by the Carol Woods’ Community Connections project funded by Duke Endowment. Contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270, to schedule your initial appointment. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm Therapeutic Massage Dede Banks is a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #2009. She has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas, or get a total body massage. Call 919-968-2070 for appointment. Fees: $50/50 minutes; $55/1 hour; $65/ 1.5 hours. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352512) 9 am - 2 pm
Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #00703. Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki technique massage. Call 919- 967-1043 for information, or to schedule a Sat appointment. Call 919-968-2070 for a week day appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center Mondays (352515) 9 am – 2 pm Tues & Thurs evenings (352521) Appointments only Therapeutic Massage Toni Shaw is certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults. She can focus on problematic areas, or give a total body massage. It’s your choice! Call 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: $10/15 minutes; $25/30 minutes; $35/45 minutes; and $55/1 hour. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Central Orange SC Mondays (252509) 9 am – 2 pm Trager – Gentle Body Therapy Lorraine Lewis, certified Trager Practitioner, provides one-on-one sessions based on work done by Dr Milton Trager. You will experience greater ease, comfort, joy, mobility (it helps to “oil” the joints), balance and peaceful relaxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call 919968-2070 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 Late Bloomers meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is intended to help seniors explore their drinking difficulties in an understanding environment that relies on AA’s proven 12-step approach. Particular attention will be given to the early phases of recovery. This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous that non-alcoholic people may attend.
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Bereavement Support Group This is caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This Bereavement support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Seymour Center Thursdays, Sept 18 – Oct 30 6 -7:30 pm Caregivers’ Support Groups Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal. Reservations are not required 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, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Fri, Sept 12, 25; Oct 10, 24, Nov 14 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, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4 10 am
LGBT Seniors Group Please join fellow LGBT seniors for socializing, laughter and support as the Seymour Center offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. Come join us and get involved. The group meets the second and fourth Thurs from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Seymour Center. Refreshments are provided by Foster’s Market in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@ orangcountync.gov), Director of Orange County Department on Aging, for information. Seymour Center (357103) 2nd and 4th Thurs, Sept 11, 25; Oct 9, 23; Nov 13, 27 6 – 7:30 pm Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Join other individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to share experiences and concerns, give and receive emotional support, learn more about MS and strategies for living and cop-
September - November 2014 ing with this disease. For further information call: Barbara 919-968-1530; Nancy 919-9565849; or Alex 919-572-6336. Seymour Center (352752) Last Tues, Sept 30; Oct 28; Nov 25 6:30 – 8 pm NAMI Orange County Support Group The group is sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Orange County. It is a structured, interactive support group open to family members and friends of adults with a mental illness. To sign up for the group, or for more information, contact Kay Maltbie at 919-402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail.com. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www.NAMIOrange.org Central Orange SC (255012-01) 2nd Mon, Sept 8; Oct 14; Nov 11 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center (357009) 2nd & 4th Tues, Sept 9, 23; Oct 14, 28; Nov 11, 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, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 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, Sept 24; Oct 22; Nov 26 11:15 am – 1 pm Seymour Center (352879) 1st Tues, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4 1:30 - 3 pm
Senior Times Seymour Center 1st Tues, Sept 2; Nov 4 1:30 – 3 pm (No meeting in Oct) Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to learn more about this disease are welcome to come and participate in this quarterly meeting. For information, call Teresa Remaley, Accredo RN, BSN at 1-336 501-8175. Seymour Center (352833) Sat, Aug 23; Oct 25 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Quarterly Deep Brain Stimulation Education/Support Group UNC Movement Disorders Center will be hosting an education and support group for Deep Brain Stimulation. This group will be offered on a quarterly basis. Snacks will be provided – yum! Anyone who has had DBS, and their families, are welcome to join us. Due to limited room capacity, please preregister by contacting Jessica Katz, UNC Center Coordinator and Clinical Social Worker, at 919-843-1657 or jkatz@neurology.unc.edu. Seymour Center TBA – contact Jessica Katz 2 – 3 pm Stroke Support Group Contact Kelly O’Brien at 919-966-2029 UNC Wellness Center @ Meadowmont 2nd Wed, Sept 10; Oct 8; Nov 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
Women’s Aging Support Group Meet with other women once a month to discuss the challenges and joys of aging in today’s society. In a safe environment, explore options for decisionmaking. Support others in life choices and new directions. Make some new friends. Group Facilitators: Mary-Ann Weston and Zhenzhen Yu, Aging Transitions Social Workers Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Fee: FREE Seymour Center Addition There is a new addition to the regularly held 1st Thurs: Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6 10 – 11 am Chapel Hill Parkinson’s Support Group! The (352758) format is: care-partners meet 12:30 - 1:30 pm, and the full group meets 1:30 - 3 pm every 1st Tues of the month at the Seymour Center. Every other month, people with Parkinson’s will meet WHILE the care-partners meet, but separately, at the white table in the small alcove outside the Dogwood room. Please visit: www.chapelhillparkinsons.weebly.com for updates. For questions, contact the support group leader, Jessica Katz, at 919- 843-1657 or jkatz@neurology.unc.edu.
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Seymour Technology Center Computer Classes Fall 2014 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, enroll, or sign up for our announcements, go to our web site: www.seymourtechcenter.org.
GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: You must own an IBMcompatible Personal Computer with Windows Vista 7 or 8 operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Many of the classes we teach run on Windows PCs as well as MacBooks. You may bring your MacBook to class and use it for any of the following classes: iPad, Facebook, Ancestry, Pinterest, Digital Photography, Picasa Essentials. Supplies: Students will need to purchase, and bring to class, a USB Flash drive with a GB of free space. For Computer Fundamentals, a 4 or 8 Gig drive is more than enough. Go to an office supply or big box store and buy their cheapest drive. Curriculum: Courses range from basics to more advanced topics and are tailored to seniors age 50 and above. Schedule: Full courses run 12-16 hours, with 2 two-hour classes a week for 3-4 weeks. Workshops vary from 1 to 3 sessions. Seminars are 1 session. See the table that follows. Instruction: Classes enroll 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 courses tailored to individuals with vision impairments that range from moderate to severe. In particular, we plan to offer the Computer Fundamentals course utilizing the screen reading program JAWS, enabling full use of the PC without reliance upon a mouse or a monitor. Beyond the PC, mobile technology is also becoming accessible to those with limited or no sight. Both the iPad and the iPhone have auditory capabilities making much of their capability usable via speech and hearing (for example, the sending and receiving of email). If you, or anyone you know, is interested, please contact Tim Miles at 919-969–3032 ( x228), or ocdisabilityawareness@gmail.com for further information.
Fall 2014 COURSES Android Smartphones & Tablets Workshop - This 3-session workshop will show you how to use your Android Smartphone or Tablet. Except for phone calls, these devices work the same way. We’ll show you how to use the Home screen and Settings. Phone users will learn to make and answer calls and manage their contacts. Then we’ll explore texting and email. We’ll search the web, play with YouTube, set up calendars, tasks & alarms. We’ll use the camera for photos and videos. And, we’ll show you how to find free & fee apps - including games - to personalize your Phone or Tablet. Class Fee: $15 Computer Fundamentals using Windows 7 and 8 gives the beginner or person with limited experience the basic concepts, skills and tools such as terminology, using the mouse proficiently and mastery of the keyboard. You also receive a general grounding in word processing and a brief introduction to the Internet, web browsing and e-mail. The relative emphasis on Windows 7 and 8 will depend on the needs of the particular class. Class Fee: $25 Computer Security & Backup: Protect Yourself - Seminar – US online shoppers number over 100 million. In this free seminar you will learn some of the basic ways to protect yourself in this fast-paced online world. Of course, in spite of our best efforts, things can go wrong. You need to have good computer security software and a backup method in place for your computer files. We will teach you how to install Microsoft Security Essentials and give you some easy-to-do computer backup alternatives. Free Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat.
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FALL COURSE SCHEDULE * COURSE Intro to Windows 8 Seminar (1 day) Picasa Essentials: Organize, Edit & Share Photos (8 days) Introduction to Facebook (W) (2 days) Exploring Windows 7 (8 days) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (1 day) iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W) (2 days) Converting to Gmail (W) (1 day) Pinterest Workshop (1 day) Skype (1 day) (W) Intro to Digital Photography & Picasa (8 days) Exploring Windows 8 (6 days) Android Smartphones & Tablets Workshop (3 days) Intro to Ancestry.Com Workshop (2 days) Computer Fundamentals using Windows 7 & 8 (8 days) Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 Workshop (3 days) Intro to Your Mac & OS X Workshop (3 days) Everything Google Workshop (1 day) Photo Gallery for Windows Workshop (2 days) Handheld Devices Seminar (1 day) File Management Workshop (2 days) * Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.
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September Intro to Windows 8 Seminar (359052-05) Thurs (Sept 4) 1-3 pm Picasa Essentials: Org., Edit & Share Photos (359055-05) Mon/Wed (Sept 8 to Oct 1) 9-11 am Intro to Facebook Workshop (359008-04) Mon/Wed (Sept 8 & 10) 1-3 pm Exploring Windows 7 (359054-01) Tues/Thurs (Sept 9 to Oct 2) 1-3 pm Computer Security & Backup Seminar (359035-05) Fri (Sept 12) 9-11:30 am iPad/iTunes/iCloud Workshop (359050-07) Mon/Wed (Sept 15 & 17) 1-3 pm Converting to Gmail Workshop (359018-04) Thurs (Sept 18) 9-11 am Pinterest.com Workshop (359036-03) Fri (Sept 19) 9-11 am Skype Workshop (359004-05) Thurs (Sept 25) 9-11 am
Converting to Gmail – This workshop will lead you through converting from your old email address to Gmail. Converting means you will be prepared to stop using your old email address and will make all your email messages come to your new address. Many students will do the entire conversion in the workshop, because Google has written conversion tools that make things easy! Prerequisites: Let the instructor know ahead of time which old email system you are using, so he can be ready when you arrive. Send Mike Gilliom a note with your old email address to mgilliom@gmail.com. Also bring to class your old email address and account password. We will use these as part of the conversion to Gmail. And, if you don’t yet have a Gmail account, go to google.com and get one– and bring this address and password, too. Class Fee: $15 Everything Google Workshop Google offers us lots of free, web-based programs along with the free space for storing the files we create or upload. In this workshop, we will examine several of Google’s free programs, including Google Drive (Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations) Photos and Videos (Picasa), Calendar, YouTube, Maps, Google Earth, Groups, Books. You will learn how these programs are used to collaborate on projects and to share your creativity with family and friends. Class Fee $15
Exploring Windows 7 - This 8-session course will introduce the student to Microsoft’s Windows 7 Operating System. The student will be introduced to the basics of the Windows 7 desktop, Task Bar, the Start menu, how to find October and launch a program and use the Help features. The student will learn the baIntro to Digital Photography & Picasa (359032-02) Mon/Wed (Oct 6 to 29) 9-11 am sics of file management using the new Exploring Windows 8 (359052-06) Tues/Thurs (Oct 7 to 23) 9-11 am Windows Explorer, as well as system Android Smartphones & Tablets Workshop (359040-02) Fri (Oct 17, 24 & 31) 1-3 pm maintenance and backup tools built Intro to Ancestry.Com Workshop (359031-04) Tues/Thurs (Oct 28 & 30) 9-11 am into the Windows 7 Operating System. Prerequisites: Student should be faNovember miliar with using a mouse and have Computer Fundamentals Using Windows 7 & 8 (359000-05) Mon/Wed (Nov 3 to Dec 3)1-3 pm some confidence using a computer. Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 Workshop (359014-04) Tues/Thurs (Nov 4, 6 & 11) 9-11 am Class Fee: $25. Intro to Your Mac & OS X Workshop (359030-04) Tues/Thurs (Nov 4, 6 & 11) 1-3 pm Everything Google Workshop (359006-05) Wed (Nov 5) 9-11 am Exploring Windows 8 - In this 6-session class, learners will experience the Photo Gallery for Windows Workshop (359034-01) Tues/Thurs (Nov 18 & 20) 1-3 pm new features of Windows 8, including Handheld Devices Seminar (359009-03) Wed (Nov 19) 9-11 am how to personalize their device, unDecember derstand basic navigation of Windows File Management Workshop (359001-03) Tues/Thurs (Dec 2 & 4) 9-11 am 8, the desktop, downloading apps they like, and will learn about using the cloud Computer Security & Backup Seminar (359035-06) Tues (Dec 2) 9-11:30 am to their advantage. Class Fee $25 ï ï ï ï ï ï REGISTRATION FEES Course Fee: 16 hour classes - $25; workshops - $15; seminars - FREE.
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.
File Management Workshop – This workshop will help you become more self-sufficient in managing the information you choose to save on your Personal Computer. It guides you through practice exercises that use features of the operating system designed to create and organize “folders” that hold
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the information you produce or obtain from other sources. This will help you get started re-organizing your personal files and folders so that they are easier to locate and access. The skills practiced in this workshop are applicable to every task you perform on your computer. Class Fee: $15
Introduction to 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. Free Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat.
Handheld Devices - This free seminar will be led by a representative from Best Buy who will introduce you to the latest smart phones and tablets. You’ll hear about features, apps and prices. Bring all your questions! Free Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat. Introduction to Ancestry.Com Workshop - We will cover the fundamentals of beginning to create your family genealogy using Ancestry.Com. We will go through some actual examples, such as using the US Census, birth, marriage, and death records to tie them to your own family history. Class Fee: $15
Introduction to Your Mac & OS X Workshop – This 3-session workshop is for current Mac owners who would like to learn more about using their Mac, and prospective Mac owners who want to know more before buying their first Mac. We will introduce you to the variety of Macs available today and then look at many of the Mac’s basic features. We will examine the elements of the desktop, dock, and menu bar; the Finder and OS X folder structure; system preferences (settings for, hardware, internet, printer); setting up user accounts; setting up and syncing iCloud; and give you an overview of the key software on your Mac. Please note: Our classroom is set up only with PCs. Our instructor will be demonstrating using a Mac laptop and classroom projector. Bring your own Mac laptop and follow along or simply watch the demonstration. When you enroll, send your email address to seymourtechcenter@gmail.com so you can talk ahead of time with the instructor about your current Mac and PC experience. Class fee $15
Introduction to Digital Photography and Picasa is a hands-on course that introduces the student to digital photography. You will learn how to operate your camera, practice tips for taking good pictures, and import your digital photos from your camera onto the computer using Picasa. We’ll do some basic image editing, and then share photos using e-mailing and printing. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring your camera, with its battery charged, your camera manual, a flash drive with at least 2 GB of space, and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. Note: See course Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos using Picasa above & below for the description of the course that covers many more Picasa features. Class fee: $25. Introduction to Facebook Workshop – Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communication with friends and family. You will learn about how to view and post your own photos, video, and messages. You will learn about posting on friends’ “Walls“, “Commenting” on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. Personal security recommendations are also covered. Class Fee: $15 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Workshop - This 3-session workshop will introduce Microsoft Word 2010. You will learn how to use the ribbon. We will cover the creation of your first document. You’ll learn to move around in your document, using formatting marks, moving text by using Cut and Paste, and changing line spacing and alignment in Word 2010. Class Fee: $15.
iPad/iTunes/iCloud Workshop –This 2-session workshop will answer the questions: “How do I use the iPad and how does it relate to iTunes and iCloud”. You will be introduced to the standard applications as well as some highly-recommended apps for the iPad. To learn iTunes and the art of importing your Music CDs and burning your own favorite playlist to CD you will use one of our classroom PCs - or you can also bring your laptop to class. Class Fee $15 Photo Gallery for Windows Workshop - This 2-session workshop will teach you how to edit, organize, combine, and share your photos. Photo Gallery is a free download (sometimes loaded by a vendor) and is part of Windows Essentials 2012 for Windows 7 and an option on Windows 8.1. Windows Essentials 2012 also includes tools for movies, instant messaging, email, and more; however, this workshop will focus on editing techniques and printing your photos with Photo Gallery. Class fee $15. Picasa Essentials: Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos using Picasa 3 - You will learn to install Picasa, the free PC program from Google, and organize, edit and share your digital photos. In class, you will download
your photos from your camera to a computer. You will learn how to get all your photos organized into folders. Picasa’s editing features let you take out red eyes, improve color and contrast, crop for printing and add special effects and text. You will learn how to create slide shows and collages. You will create your own web albums, order prints online and share your photos with your friends. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring a flash drive with at least 2 GB of space for the first session. Later you will bring your camera with its battery charged and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. Class Fee: $25 Pinterest.Com is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration, ‘re-pin’ images to their own pinboards, or ‘like’ photos. Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing things you love. Class Fee: $15 Skype Workshop - Skype is a very popular way to stay in touch with your loved ones! Skype is a free program that lets you make voice or video calls over the Internet using your computer’s web camera and microphone. Calls to other Skype computers are free, and calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype also supports instant messaging, file transfer, and 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 set up a Skype account, go to www.skype.com, click the Download button, and follow the instructions for setting up Skype for your particular computer or tablet. Of course, you are welcome to use your Skype account with one of our PCs. If you’d like to bring your own device (laptop or tablet) to the Skype workshop, come at 9 am and be ready to connect to our classroom internet network. Otherwise, come at 9:30 and use our desktop computers. Skype instruction starts at 9:30. Class Fee $15
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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 919245-2015 for a list of supplies. Fee: $40 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Tues, Sept 9 - 30 (254008-09) 2 – 3:30 pm Session II: Tues, Oct 7 - 28 (254008-10) 2 – 3:30 pm Session III: Tues, Nov 4 – 25 (254008-11) 2 – 3:30 pm Artists Together: Open Art Studio Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artists to drop in for extra time to work on specific projects, to encourage mastery of skills and to have social interaction with other artists. The studio is open to artists of all media types. Newcomers are welcome. You will need to bring your own supplies. No formal instruction. Central Orange SC Fridays (254009-01) 10 am – 2 pm Seymour Center Thursdays (357061) 9 - 11 am Calligraphy: the Art of Italic Writing Students will learn the basic strokes of italic lettering to create written works in elegant calligraphy. Address invitations and holiday cards in italic style. Each student will need to bring a broad felt tip calligraphic pen (2.5mm suggested obtained at A C Moore/Michaels), ruler, pencil, and unlined white copier paper to the workshop. Course instructor, Anne Baugh, has taught calligraphy for several years at Durham Technical Community College’s Continuing Education, the Durham Arts Council, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke. You will find her course most enjoyable! Class is limited to 12 participants, and must have 4 for course to take place. Please register by Fri, Sept 5 Instructor: Anne Baugh Fee: $100 Seymour Center Mon, Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 (324007-03) 3 – 5 pm
Page 28 Chinese Brush Painting Participants will learn techniques to paint flowers, animals, birds, landscapes or other areas of interest. Classes are for all levels of experience, from beginner to experienced, as the students will receive individualized instruction. Please bring the following supplies: a pad of newsprint, small bottle of black ink, set of water colors, an ink stone or small dish for the ink, a plastic container for water, as well as medium and small brushes. Brushes from China and rice paper may be purchased from the instructor. Instructor: Jinxiu Alice Zhao studied Chinese Brush Painting for 20 years in Hubei Province, China. Fee: $112 per 8 week Session Seymour Center Session I: Tues, Aug 12 – Sept 30 (354007-11) 2 – 4 pm Session II: Tues, Oct 14 – Dec 2 (354007-12)
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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: $140 for 8 weeks Seymour Center Tues, Sept 9 – Oct 28 (354053-01) 10 am – 12 noon 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, Sept 8 - 29 (244013-09) 6 – 8 pm Session II: Mon, Oct 6 - 27 (244013-10) 6 – 8 pm Session III: Mon, Nov 3 - 24 (244013-11) 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.
Senior Times Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, and musician Fee: $60 per session (6 weeks) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon or Wed, Sept 15 – Oct 22 (254014-09) 3 – 5 pm Session II: Mon or Wed, Oct 27 – Dec 3 (254014-10) 3 – 5 pm Seymour Center Session I: Mon or Fri, Sept 15 – Oct 24 (354002-09) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Mon or Fri, Oct 27 – Dec 5 (354002-10) 10 am – 12 noon Pastel Painting Join Kim Werfel and learn about painting in Soft Pastels. Beginners will work with Kim in doing a project together from a photo. Kim will assist more advanced students in working on their own independent projects. Kim has a BFA and MS in Art Education, and has taught in public and private schools as well as workshops. She’s a member of the Pastel Society of NC and is on the Chatham County Studio Tour. See her website at http://www.kimwerfel.com. Minimum: 4 students Fee: $75 (5 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Mon, Sept 8 – Oct 6 (353051-01) 1 – 3 pm Watercolor - Advanced Since this is an advanced level class, the instructor determines admission to class. Contact the center for additional information. Limited to 10 students Instructor: Luna Lee Ray Fee: $50 (5 weeks) Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Sept 11-Oct 9 (254010-09) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Oct 23 – Nov 20 (254010-10) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Fee: $30 (3 weeks) Session III: Thurs, Dec 4 – Dec 18 (254010-12) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Watercolor Art Classes Whether you are a beginner of an accomplished artist, you will learn in this class and complete a beautiful, readyto-frame painting on your own. If you want the instructor to provide all of your materials, the $35 fee should be paid directly to her. Instructor: Carol Fynn Fee: $60 for 4 week class, plus optional $35 materials fee Seymour Center “Winter Cliffs” Wed, Oct 29 – Nov 19 (354010-03) 9 am – 12 noon Zentangle® Workshop Comes to Central Orange SC 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
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sense of personal well-being. Anyone can create a Zentangle. Even if you have never drawn a line, you can pick up a pen and make a beautiful piece the very first time. People who are sure they are not “creative, artistic, or talented” are always delighted and surprised to see what they can create. Sharon Lynn Payne, a Certified Zentangle Teacher will teach the basic techniques and guide you through this meditative process. During the workshop, participants learn the philosophy behind the Zentangle® method, take the first steps in creating art and learn four structured patterns called “tangles” to complete a Zentangle “tile.” Beginner shading techniques are practiced to make the Zentangle tile come alive or “pop”. You will leave with a beautiful piece of art. The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at www. zentangle.com. Official Zentangle products available for purchase before, during and after the event. Fee: FREE (Limited space) Central Orange SC Tues, Sept 9 (244009-01) 2:45 – 4:15 pm Thurs, Sept 11 (244009-02) 6 – 8:30 pm Zentangle® 101: The Basics Participants learn the philosophy behind Zentangle, take the first steps in creating tangles and practice repetitive pattern making. During the Basics, participants will learn 8 tangles to create 2 Zentangle “tiles” and shading techniques that makes the Zentangle tile come alive or “pop”. Supplies: Mini-kit- (one included per person) - Official Zentangle tiles, Micron pen, pencil, blending stump, practice sheets and welcome note from Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Official Zentangle supplies are available for purchase at all times. Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Fee: $35 (2 1/2 hours). Early Registration: Zentangle 101 and Colors together: $60; Zentangle 101 and Zendala together: $65; All three classes: $95 Central Orange SC Tues, Sept 16 (244009-03) 2:45 – 5:15 pm Thurs, Sept 18 (244009-04) 6 – 8:30 pm Seymour Center Sat, Sept 20 10:30 am – 1pm
Zentangle® Color and Textures Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and provides an increased sense of personal well-being. In this workshop you will create layers of wonderful color on beautiful textured paper. This technique can be used in large format as framed art, in smaller pieces as greeting cards or even smaller as ATC or collage. Let your intuition be your guided muse! Bring your mini-kit from level the one class and watercolor paints or pencils Kit fee: $5 includes the use of instructor provided materials. Watercolor set available for purchase $10. Please advise during registration PLEASE NOTE - Zentangle®101 is required for this class. Fee: $35 (3 hours). Early Registration: Zentangle 101 and Colors together: $60; Zentangle 101 and Zendala together: $65; All three classes: $95 Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Central Orange SC Tues, Oct 7 (244009-05) 2:45 – 5:15 pm Thurs, Oct 2 (244009- 06) 6 – 8:30 pm Seymour Center Sat, Oct 18 10 am -1pm Zendala® or Zentangle Inspired Mandala Workshop Man’s quest of a deeper understanding of the disciplines for spiritual teaching, creating sacred spaces, focusing attention and meditation leads us to Mandalas. Creating a Mandala using the Zentangle® method is called Zendala. Using this wonderful art form to create a beautiful Zendala is fun. It is an easy way to create by quieting the mind and filling your Zendala with tangles. During this 3 hr workshop, you will learn: steps to make your own Zendala template using the new Zendala® tile, use specific tangles to create an enchanting Zendala, and add shape, beautiful and depth with shading. Participants learn to build a Mandala without measuring using the skills and repetitive patterns or tangles learned in Zentangle. Supplies: Bring your mini-kit from the level one class, all other supplies included. PLEASE NOTE: - Zentangle® 101 is required for this class. Fee: $40. Early Registration fee: Zentangle 101 and Colors together $60; Zentangle 101
September - November 2014 and Zendala together $65; Fee for all three classes: $95 Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Central Orange SC Tues, Nov 11 (244009-07) 2:45 – 5:45 pm Thurs, Nov 6 (244009-08) 6 – 9 pm Seymour Center Sat, Nov 15 10 am -1 pm Zentangle® Holiday In this workshop you will create beautiful holiday ornaments or cards using the Zentangle method. Add tangles and a little bling to your holiday ornaments or cards. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, there will be something for you. Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and provides an increased sense of personal wellbeing. Prerequisite: Zentangle 101. Fee: $35 (Kit fee: $10 includes the use of instructor provided materials) Central Orange SC Tues, Nov 18 (244009-09) 2:45 – 5:15 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 Central Orange Carvers (Woodcarving) Men and women as well as all skill levels are invited to attend one or both classes. If you are experienced, share your knowledge with us, if you have no carving experience, we’ll teach you. We will teach you safety, sharpening, wood grain, stop cuts and center lines. Use our
Senior Times tools through your first project, a boot. If you like carving we’ll assist you in selecting the tools and wood you will need to buy for the type of carving that interests you. It costs you only $1 for the boot cutout. You may select your own project or join a group one. We are currently making comfort birds, small stylized birds we give to senior center regulars as they face sickness or stress in their lives. Central Orange SC Wednesdays (254033-01) 1 – 2:30 pm or Wednesdays (254033-02) 6 – 7:30 pm Central Orange Quilters Work on your own, or group, project. No experience necessary. If you’ve never quilted, others will help you get started. Most of the quilts created by the group are donated to wounded soldiers, or to UNC Children’s Hospital. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257011-1) 10 am – 1 pm Creative Crafters Creative Crafters offers a variety of jewelry making and specific projects that encourage creative and unique craft projects. The fifth Tuesday will be a special project. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Thursdays (254034) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Jewelry Making Tues: Sept 2 - 23; Oct 7 - 28; Nov 4 – 25 (354018) 10:30 am – 3:30 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 extra-large eggs to the class. Instructor: Mitchell Fee: FREE (please bring 6 white extralarge eggs) Seymour Center Fridays, Oct 10 - 31 (344018-01) 1 - 3 pm 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: $40 per session, + $40 material fee payable to instructor at the first class of each session. Total fee per session: $80 Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Sept 4 - 25 (254020-09) 4 – 5:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Oct 2 - 23 (254020-10) 4 – 5:30 pm Session III: Thurs, Oct 30 – Nov 20 (254020-11) 4 – 5:30 pm Holiday Ornament or Lapel Pin (Woodcarving) Class will include basic woodcarving safety, sharpening, stop cuts, and grain direction instructions and will include cut outs for two snowmen and a Christmas Tree ornament. The ornament can also be made into a lapel pin. If you are interested in other ornaments, wood can be ordered at cost. Must register prior to Sept 10. Fee: $5 Instructors: Steve Zamorski & Charlie Foote Central Orange SC Wed, Sept 17 – Nov 19 (224001-01) 1 – 2:30 pm Japanese Embroidery Come and learn this specialized art form! Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1,600 yrs old and only came to the US in 1985. Learning this special art can take up to 10 yrs to complete. The embroidery is done with silk filaments from a cocoon and metal threads on silk fabric. Some pieces have superimposed embroidery (embroidery over embroidery). Motifs are usually flowers, birds, and sometimes human figures. Instructor: Pam Reading, certified instructor by Kurenai Kai in Atlanta, GA. Contact her at 919- 815-2249 or plreading@gmail.com for information on the materials you’ll need. Fee: $75, plus materials fee per session. Seymour Center Sat & Sun, Sept 13 & 14; Nov 8 & 9 (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, Sept 4, 18; Oct 2, 16; Nov 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.
Page 29 Limited to 8 students. Instructor: Sam Truax Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (234000-01) 9 – 11 am Pumpkin Bedazzling Deux Come join Jerri Gale for a unique way to embellish your pumpkin and transform it into an objet d’art!! This is not your typical pumpkin carving class. With glitz and glamour, we will create a pumpkin extravaganza! This class is a fun way to spend the afternoon with friends and share your creative ideas. Please register before Tues, Sept 30. The class will be limited to 10 participants. Instructor: Jerri Gale Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Oct 16 (344010-02) 1 – 4 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 Reversible Door Greeter Ready for something new to put on your front door? This class has what you will need to get started. Decorating supplies and wood planks will be furnished by the instructor. However, you are welcome to bring additional decorating materials. Once it is all said and done, visitors will love your personalized greeter. Limited to 10 participants. Register by Tues, Sept 16. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: $3 (for materials) Seymour Center Tues, Sept 30 (344019-01) 10:30 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, Sept 8 & 15 (224006-16) 1 – 4 pm Session II: Mon, Sept 22 & 29 (224006-17) 1 – 4 pm Session III: Mon, Oct 6 & 13 (224006-18) 1 – 4 pm Session IV: Mon, Oct 20 & 27 (224006-19) 1 – 4 pm Session V: Mon, Nov 3 & 10 (224006-20) 1 – 4 pm Session VI: Mon, Nov 17 & 24 (224006-21) 1 – 4 pm
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Page 30 Veterans Morning Out Join Margarite Wilder for a morning of woodworking, painting, and a variety of other projects. Contact the center at 919-245-2015 for additional information. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mondays (254017) 9:30 – 11:30 am
POTTERY CLASSES Pottery, Afternoon Each class begins with a 40 min demonstration. It includes: surface decorating techniques: texturing surfaces and all aspects of wheel throwing. For those not interested in the wheel, making form slabs or clay sculptures is an option. Open studio time is included in the class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Oct 6 - 27 (254018-10) 10 am - 2:30 pm Session II: Mon, Nov 3 - 24 (254018-11) 10 am – 2:30 pm Pottery, Evening See description above. Open studio time is included in this class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Oct 6 - 27 (224003-10) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Session II: Mon, Nov 3 - 24 (224003-11) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Open Pottery (for current pottery students only) Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am – 2 pm Thursdays 12 noon – 3 pm Central Orange SC
BRIDGE and OTHER GAMES BRIDGE GAMES Bridge Lab A drop-in Duplicate Bridge game designed for fun and practice. Open discussion is encouraged during and after each hand. This is a great opportunity to enhance your bridge skills in a friendly atmosphere. A basic knowledge of Duplicate Bridge is desirable. No partner is needed. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351017) 9:30 am – 12 noon
Senior Times Contract Bridge Newcomers are always welcome. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (257004) 1 – 4 pm Duplicate Bridge Friday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge game directors, Ruth and Paul Schwenke, offer this Duplicate Bridge game. You do not need to be an ACBL member to play. Partners are not needed. For questions call 919-9331474, or raschwenke@nc.rr.com Directors: Ruth and Paul Schwenke, Bronze Life Masters Fee: $6 Seymour Center Fridays (351015) 1 pm Morning Bridge Game Practice what you have learned! 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 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. Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257009) 1 – 5 pm Seymour Center Tuesdays (351005) 1 – 5 pm Scrabble Talk Drop in and join this group for a relaxing game of scrabble while catching up on current events. Central Orange SC Thursdays (253016) 10:30 am – 12 noon Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center Tues – Fri (351010) 2 – 5 pm
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BRIDGE CLASSES Beginning Bridge: Standard American Bidding in the 21st Century Standard American Bidding presents the bridge novice with a solid knowledge of basic bridge. It looks at bidding, defense and the play of the hand. It also provides former players a chance to review and improve their bridge techniques in the most modern Standard American bidding system. Each lesson develops in a logical and progressive fashion with lots of practice hands. This card game is challenging, and the class is fun! One need not have a partner, but class size is limited. Instructor: Valerie Roberts, Certified Bridge Teacher and Director. Student text is Bidding in the 21st Century which is available through Amazon, Baron Barclay or the instructor. Text is $15 if ordered through the instructor. Please contact the instructor if you would like to have a text ordered for you. Further questions may be directed to the instructor at 919-294-4138 or vjroberts3@gmail.com. To register, call 919-968-2070. Fee: $100 (9 weeks) Seymour Center 354042(03) Tuesdays, Sept 16 – Nov 11 9:30 am – 12 noon Bridge: Play of the Hand in the 21st Century Play of the Hand focuses on the role of the declarer although it reviews bidding and discusses defense to some degree as well. This class presents the bridge novice with a solid knowledge of basic bridge. It also provides former players a chance to review and improve bridge techniques in the most modern Standard American bidding system. Each lesson develops in a logical way and is fun! One need not have a partner but class size is limited. Instructor: Valerie Roberts, Certified Bridge Teacher and Director. Student text is Play of the hand in the 21st Century which is available through Amazon, Baron Barclay or the instructor. Text is $15 if ordered through the instructor. Please contact the instructor if you would like to have a text ordered for you at 919-294-4138. Further questions may be directed to the instructor at vjroberts3@gmail.com. Fee: $100 (9 weeks) Seymour Center Thursdays, Sept 18 – Nov 13 9:30 am – 12 noon
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LANGUAGE CLASSES English as a Second Language Beginner Class helps adult non-fluent English speaking people improve their written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Students must register and be tested with the Orange County Literacy Council and attend classes twice a week. Contact 919-636-4457 or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (354067) 10 – 11:30 am
Senior Times Spanish (Level IV) - Advanced For those who have completed Level III at the Seymour Center, or several years of classes elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar, reading and writing, and is conducted entirely in Spanish. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education) Seymour Center Fee $117 (9 Weeks) Fridays Session I (354016-07) Sept 5 – Oct 31 10:15-11:15 am Fee $91 (7 Weeks) Fridays Session II (354016-08) Nov 7- Dec 19
Spanish - Early Intermediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous English as a Second Language – experience in another class. Beginner/Intermediate Seymour Center English as a Second Language classes Fee: $104 (8 weeks) for non-native speakers starts soon. Mondays Session I (354014-07) Enjoy learning English and adding Sept 8 – Oct 27 9:30-10:30 am new conversational skills while making Fee: $91 (7 weeks) a fun craft each week. This course is Mondays Session II (354014-08) designed for beginners, as well as inter- Nov 3 – Dec 15 mediates, who want to build and review speaking, reading, listening, and writing Spanish (Level III) - Intermediate related to everyday life communication For people who have completed Level II skills. Conversational practice will build at the Seymour Center, or have taken a your confidence while having fun. Our class or two elsewhere. Class includes experienced instructor, Carolyn New- conversation, grammar and reading. man, is a graduate of NC State Univ Seymour Center with a Certificate in Teaching English to Fee: $117 (9 weeks) Speakers of Other Languages, and has Fridays Session I (354015-05) a master in education: training and de- Sept 5 – Oct 31 9:00- 10:00 am velopment degree, and teaches in the Fee: $91 (7 weeks) local community colleges. Class size is Fridays Session II (354015-08) limited so sign up soon! Nov 7 – Dec 19 Fee: $35 Instructor Carolyn Newman Spanish (Level I) - On-Going Central Orange SC Beginners Tues & Thurs, Sept 16 – Oct 23 This is an introductory class designed (254036-01) 1 – 2:30 pm for people with no previous experience in Spanish. English as a Second Language - Seymour Center Conversation Lab Fee: $104 (8 weeks) Class helps adult non-fluent English- Mondays Session I (354013-07) speaking people improve their compre- Sept 8 – Oct 27 10:30-11:30 am hension of written and spoken English. It Fee: $91 (7 weeks) will help participants become more self- Mondays Session II (354013-08) sufficient, informed and comfortable in Nov 3- Dec 15 the community. Contact Orange County Literacy Council at 919-636-4457, or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Seymour Center Tuesdays (354066) 9 am – 12 noon Classes in the Educational Opportunities Learn Mandarin! section must be registered for in adCome out and learn the basics of Man- vance (Classes may be terminated if darin and Chinese culture in a fun class minimum numbers are not reached.) setting. No prior knowledge is needed - by calling the Seymour Center in Chajust a willingness to grasp the language pel Hill at 919-968-2070 or the Central so that you can communicate with your Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough fellow Asian participants. Class materi- at 919-245-2015. als and instructions will be provided. Instructor: Sarah Lin Asian Connections Seymour Center This special time is set aside to bring Tuesdays (354041-03) 10 - 11 am Asian and other senior adults of various
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cultures and backgrounds together to learn more about each other through lectures, film series and planned activities. Bilingual services will be provided, so come out and join in for a fun social time with all. Beginning this fall, we will present cultural events. Please mark your calendars and register. We are excited to have you! Minimum of 5 for each one. Facilitator: Zhenzhen Yu Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Sept 29 – Chinese Folk Dance (353097-06) 1 – 3 pm Tues, Oct 14 – Chinese Calligraphy Demo (353097-07) 3 - 4:30 pm Tues, Nov 4 – Chinese Food Demonstration (353097-08) 2 - 3 pm Development of Dance in Broadway Musicals Have you ever wondered about the development of dance in Broadway musicals? Have you ever considered how dance has become such a key element in the musical story telling process? Have you ever wanted to know more about important events related to the evolution of the dancing part of Broadway musicals? Or about important Broadway musical choreographers or dancers or both? In Kathryn Moss’ three session mini-course “Dance in the Broadway Musical Theater,” she will address these and many other questions. In the sessions, she talks about and shows video clips of the evolution of Broadway dance. Her first session focuses on dance in early musical shows and even earlier plays with a bit of song and dance. In the second session, she reviews the “Golden Years of Dance” in Broadway musicals. The third session concentrates on more recent years. Kathryn is a resident at Carolina Meadows and a lifelong scholar. Even people with advanced degrees (in Kathryn’s case, a PhD in Social Policy from Brandeis and thirty years of university teaching and research) can have other academic and recreational passions. Kathryn’s talents include music generally and piano performance specifically. In this course, she holds forth on another of her passions: musical theater. The course was premiered as a mini course at Carolina Meadows University, where it played to standing room only crowds. Instructor: Kathryn Moss, PhD Fee: FREE Seymour Center Weds, Oct 8, 15, 22 (3433026-01) 10 - 11:30 am Everybody Has a Story: Creating Your Autobiography What’s yours? Every life has a beginning, an end, and a vast and rich inbetween. Don’t let yours be relegated to a name and dates inscribed on a family tree. Share your story! This class will show you how. With prompts and writing
Page 31 exercises, you will learn to believe you can be a writer and write the most important story of your life—yours. Please register. Must have 12 minimum and 15 maximum. Instructor: Jane Shealy Fee: $ 100 (8 weeks) Seymour Center Wednesdays, Sept 10 – Oct 29 (344017) 1:30 - 2:30 pm Harmonium: History and Musical Demonstration The Harmonium is a keyboard instrument similar to an organ. It blows air through a set of free reeds, producing musical notes. It sounds like an accordion, but exhibits different features. Harmoniums are known to be either foot-pumped or hand-pumped. You will have the opportunity to explore the hand-pumped player. This unique melodeon (keyboard) instrument is housed in a table-like casing that pre-dates the pump organ. During the mid-19th century, missionaries brought French-made hand-pumped harmoniums to India. The instrument quickly became popular there: it was portable, reliable and easy to learn. It has remained popular to the present day and is an important instrument in many genres of Indian music. If you enjoy learning about musical instruments, how they work and how they sound, this is an excellent presentation to attend. Not only will you learn something new, but you will be quite entertained as well. Refreshments will be served immediately following the program. Register for this event by Fri, Sept 5. Instructor/Demonstrator: Padam Jain Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Sept 8 10:30 –11:30 am Seymour Center Mon, Sept 8
Heart’s Desire: 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 Hosts: Bolton Anthony founded Second Journey after working as a public librarian, university administrator, and social change activist. Kay-Robert Volkwijn was born in South Africa, and is a retired Presbyterian minister with an avid, lifelong interest in films. Seymour Center, Chapel Hill Thurs, Sept 18 – Dec 4 (353010-11) 6:30 pm The fourth season of this popular feature film series opens on Thurs, Sept 18, with the Academy Award-winning Dutch film Antonia’s Line. The first trio of films explores the call in later life to come home to who you really are. The
Page 32 second trio (which begins Thurs, Nov 6 with a showing of Monsieur Ibrahim) celebrates the dance of spirit in later life. Two special film-related Conversations at the Library continue our partnership with the Chapel Hill Public Library and Algonquin Books; local authors Krista Bremer (Tues, Oct 21) and Jeanne Lemkau (Tues, Dec 9) are featured. The series is sponsored in partnership with Second Journey and hosted by its founder, Bolton Anthony. For full details, see SecondJourney.org/Fall.htm.
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COMING HOME Thurs, Sept 18 – Antonia’s Line A Dutch matron establishes and, for several generations, oversees a closeknit matriarchal community where feminism and liberalism thrive. (1995) ● 102 min. ● Dutch ● Subtitled Thurs, Oct 2 – Wadjda An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school’s Koran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest. (2012) ● 98 min. ● Saudi Arabian ● Subtitled Thurs, Oct 16 – As It is in Heaven A successful international conductor suddenly interrupts his career and returns alone to his childhood village in the far north of Sweden. (2004) ● 132 min. ● Swedish ● Subtitled THE DANCE OF SPIRIT Thurs, Nov 6 - Monsieur Ibrahim In a working class Parisian neighborhood, a young Jew and an elderly Muslim begin an unlikely friendship. Starring Omar Sharif. (2003) ● 95 min. ● French ● Subtitled Thurs, Nov 20 – Gloria A free-spirited older woman adrift in a whirl-wind relationship with a former naval officer whom she meets out in the clubs. (2013) ● 110 min. ● Chilean ● Subtitled Thurs, Dec 4 - Zorba the Greek An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba. Starring Anthony Quinn. (1964) ● 142 min. It’s a Date: Book Discussion & Lunch If you are an avid reader and enjoy discussing what you have read, this is a great program you will not want to miss. Join Dr Ted Parrish for in-depth conversations that will capture stories of hope and longing. The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration (2010) is a historical study by Isabel Wilkerson. It
Senior Times is about the Great Migration and the Second Great Migration, the movement of blacks out of the Southern US to the Midwest, Northeast and West between 1915 and 1970. The book inter-twines a general history and statistical analysis of the entire period, and the biographies of three persons: a sharecropper’s wife who left Mississippi in the 1930s for Chicago, named Ida Mae Brandon Gladney; an agricultural worker, George Swanson Starling, who left Florida for New York City in the 1940s; and Robert Joseph Pershing Foster, a doctor who left Louisiana in the early 1950s, for Los Angeles. Find out the inner motivations that compelled them to flee, and the challenges they confronted upon arrival in the New World. From start to finish, this book will have your full attention. As you read, jot down little notes to guide your talking points. All attendees will participate in discussions with Dr Parrish by sharing what you gathered from the book. If you are seriously considering this book discussion, please sign up no later than Fri, Sept 12. New books will be ordered for all participants by this date. Once the books arrive (no more than 10 days later), you will be notified so you can pick up your book. Books should be read before the meeting/lunch date. Lunch will be provided. There is no charge for the book. However, you must register in order to receive a copy of the book no later than Fri, Sept. 12. Must have 8 participants for this event to take place. Limited to 12 attendees. Sign up right away! Facilitator: Dr Ted Parrish Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Nov 7 Book Discussion 10:30 am - 12 noon Lunch 12 noon – 1 pm Life Re-Imagined Dreaming of more? Life Reimagined puts the power of change in your hands, letting you take control of your transitions—and decisions. Life Reimagined is all about possibilities—envisioning them, evaluating them and making them reality. Online and in person, you get expert guidance and resources for your situation, along with support from peers pursuing similar goals for work, relationships, health and finance. Find fresh meaning through the Life Reimagined approach: an authentic way to rethink— and realize—what’s possible for you. Use our steps and tips to guide you through personal changes and toward your goals. Start from where you are now in your life and explore where the possibilities lead you. Whether transforming a passion into a career or revamping your health, Life Reimagined empowers you to turn dreams into reality. Join a Life Re-Imagined Guide
as they lead you through this AARP supported program. All materials are free and available at the first class. Information may also be obtained at the Life Re-Imagined website: lifereimagined.org Registration is required one week prior to the start of the class. Central Orange SC Thurs, Sept 25 (244010-01) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Seymour Center Sat, Oct 4 (343027-01) 1 – 3 pm Successful Strategies of Style for the Mature Woman Are you tired of wearing the same hairstyle you did a decade ago, but are afraid to change? Do you sometimes walk into a clothing store and feel as if everything is designed for women your daughter’s or granddaughter’s age? Or do you just want to know how to look and feel better about your appearance? The answers are not in the fashion magazines! In this introductory workshop, Gary Carden will share his unique definition of style and his individualized system of self-development through grooming and wardrobe. Carden, a Chapel Hill stylist with a “whole-person” approach to hair and beauty, has 40 years of experience coaching an eclectic group of clients of varying ages. Carden is also the author of Rhythms of Style. Called the “guru of grooming” by the Raleigh News and Observer, Carden started one of the first unisex salons in the nation. He is the creator of Rhythms, a contemporary treatise of style designed to harmonize one’s inner feelings with one’s outer self. For those who want feedback, please wear a favorite outfit to class. Be sure to register as class is limited to 10 participants. If you would like to speak with Gary prior to the class, you may give him a call at 919-929-0805. Instructor: Gary Carden, Stylist Fee: $15 Seymour Center Sat, Oct 4 (314017-03) 1 - 2:30 pm Technology Coaching Do you have an iPhone, iPad, Droid, or other “smart” device? Do you have any questions or would you like to increase your working knowledge of the device? Well, this is the class for you! Learn how to utilize your device to its fullest capacity. After you register, you may contact the instructor with your specific question and she will answer it during class. This class also addresses questions about computers and computer programs. If you have a laptop computer or Smartdevice, please bring it to class. Registration required at least 1 week in advance. Instructor: Dr Laura Rogers with ProfBLUE at www.profblue.com 919-360-2747. Fee: FREE
September - November 2014 Central Orange SC Tues, Sept 16 (224004-09) Tues, Oct 21 (224004-10) Tues, Nov 18 (224004-11)
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TED Talks @ Seymour What are TED Talks? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Its agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. Everything they do -- from their TED Talks videos to the projects sparked by the TED Prize, from the global TEDx community to the TED-Ed lesson series -- is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas? TED aims to provide a platform for thinkers, visionaries and teachers, so that people around the globe can gain a better understanding of the biggest issues faced by the world, and feed a desire to help create a better future. Core to this goal is a belief that there is no greater force for changing the world than a powerful idea. Topics are created and made available for use by TED. Join us as we dive into TED Talks this summer at Seymour including 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, Sept 15; Oct 20; Nov 17 (353020) 2 – 3 pm Mon, Sept 15 – Patricia Kahl, Language Patricia Kuhl is co-director of the Institute for Brain and Learning Sciences at the Univ of Washington. She’s internationally recognized for her research on early language and brain development, and studies that show how young children learn. Kuhl’s work has played a major role in demonstrating how early exposure to language alters the brain. It has implications for critical periods in development, for bilingual education and reading readiness, for developmental disabilities involving language, and for research on computer understanding of speech. Patricia shares astonishing findings and clever lab experiments (and brain scans) that show how 6 month-old babies use sophisticated reasoning to understand their world. Mon, Oct 20 – Stephen Cave, The Four Stories We Tell Ourselves About Death Philosopher Stephen Cave begins with a dark question: When did you first realize you were go-
September - November 2014 ing 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.” Mon, Nov 17 – AJ Jacobs, Author The World’s Largest Family Reunion…We’re All Invited You may not know it yet, but AJ Jacobs is probably your cousin (many, many times removed). Using genealogy websites, he’s been following the unexpected links that make us all, however, distantly, related. His goal: to throw the world’s largest family reunion. See you there? 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
FINANCIAL PLANNING AARP Finances 50+ Program The Compass Center for Women and Families and Consumer Education Services, Inc is proud to present the AARP Finances 50+ Program. It is a three-part series developed by the AARP Foundation, sponsored by Charles Schwab Foundation, and is open to all ages. These workshops will help you build good financial habits and understand the changes needed to improve your financial situation. The program is designed to establish a foundation to build on throughout the course of the series. You will get a realistic assessment of your financial standing, tools to manage your credit/debt, and information to help you protect your assets. Each participant will receive a free workbook with simple, easy to apply ways to make measurable progress toward your financial goals. Minimum of 10 needed for the program to be held. Registration is required by one week before the first class. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Oct 7, 14, 21 (244001-01) 6 – 7:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Oct 28; Nov 4, 11 (344020-01) 6 – 7:30 pm
Senior Times Market Topics and Potential Investment Strategies This brief seminar discusses timely market topics and potential investment strategies. Must register by Wed, Sept 3 for Central Orange SC. Must register by Wed, Sept 10 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Sept 10 (244002-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Sept 17 (354068-03) 12:15 – 1 pm Outlook and Opportunities This seminar discusses current market conditions and how the political, economic, and cultural forces shaping our markets can affect you as an investor. Must register by Wed, Oct 29 for Central Orange SC, and by Wed, Nov 5 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Nov 5 (244021-02) 12:15 – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Nov 12 (344015-02) 12:15 – 1 pm Retirement for Boomers and Retirees It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Join us for this series led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Maximum: 15 participants Note: Tues sessions will be held at the Seymour Center from 2 - 3:30 pm. Call 919-968-2070 to register for sessions at the Seymour Center by Sept 9. 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 Sept 11. Tues, Sept 16 Foundations Tues, Thurs,Sept Sept16 18 ofFoundations Investing of Investing Fixed Retirement Thurs, Tues, Sept 18 23 Thurs, Sept 25 Income Tues, Sept 23 Fixed Retirement Tues, Sept 30 Take Stock in the Income Market Thurs, Oct 2 Thurs, Sept 25 Tues, Oct 7 A Smart Start to Mutual Tues, Take Funds Stock in the Thurs,Sept Oct 30 9 Market Tues, Oct 14 Annuities and Your Thurs, Oct 2 Thurs, Oct 16 Retirement Tues, A Smart Start to Mutual Tues,Oct Oct7 21 Protecting What’s Funds Thurs, Oct 23 Important Oct 16 Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Sept 18 – Oct 23 (254003-04) 2 – 3:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Sept 16 – Oct 21 (334004-05) 2 - 3:30 pm
Script Your Family’s Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan This seminar is designed to help individuals understand the important role a well-executed estate plan can play in ensuring their strategy remains aligned with their goals. An estate planning attorney will be present at this event. Must register by Wed, Sept 24 for Central Orange SC, and by Wed, Oct 15 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Oct 8 (234008-02) 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center Wed, Oct 22 (354068-01) 12 noon – 1:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS To take classes listed in the Special Events section, people must be registered for in advance (classes may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached) by calling the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015, or the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070. A Live Demonstration on Harmonium The Harmonium is a keyboard instrument similar to an organ. It blows air through a set of free reeds, producing musical notes. The harmonium sounds like an accordion, but exhibits different features, and can be either foot-pumped or hand-pumped. You will have the opportunity to explore the hand-pumped player. This unique melodeon (keyboard) instrument is housed in a table-like casing that predates the pump organ. During the mid19th century, missionaries brought the French made hand-pumped harmoniums to India where they quickly became popular since they’re portable, reliable and easy to learn. They have remained popular to the present day and are an important instrument in many genres of Indian music. This will be an excellent presentation to attend. Not only will you learn something new, but you will be quite entertained. Refreshments will be served immediately following the program. Register for this event by Fri, Sept 5. Instructor/Demonstrator: Padam Jain Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Sept 8 (344021-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am A Women’s Perspective After Age 50 We want to hear your story... • How is life different for you now that you are in your 50’s 60’s, 70’s and even older? • Did you anticipate life as it is? • What adjustments have you
Page 33 made as the word around you has changed drastically? The purpose of the workshop is to provide support, encouragement and recognition to women who have always supported those around them. Your life has been filled with joy, love, sadness, hurt, excitement and maybe even regret. Your story can inspire, help and encourage another. Your walk has been important. Your words can make a difference. This workshop will begin the process of sharing your story and how it played a part in your reality. You will have a better understanding how important your contribution has been, and can be to others outside your “inner circle.” Everyone must register prior to Sept 18. Fee: FREE Facilitator: Regina Dozier Central Orange SC Thurs, Sept 25 (243002-01) 10:30 -11:30 am Art Shows – Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Terry Colville at 919-245-2016 or tcolville@ orangecountync.gov Featured Artist: Jerry Smith Our featured artist, Jerry Smith, works with acrylics and is a local artist born and raised in Hillsborough. His exhibit will feature many of the homes and landmarks in and around Hillsborough. How many landmarks will you recognize? Join us for the opening reception and an opportunity to meet our featured artist. Central Orange SC Mon, Sept 8 (253002-05) 3 pm Featured Artist: Quilters of Central Orange SC This exhibition will highlight beautiful handmade quilts. Come and enjoy the unique creations on display created by 15+ local quilters. Join us for the opening reception and an opportunity to meet all the artists. Central Orange SC Mon, Nov 3 (253002-06) 3 pm Art Shows - Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 or csims@orangecountync.gov Charron Andrews and Friends: Piecing Together a Story Piecing Together a Story will be on display until Oct 16. This unique exhibit will feature quilts, collage and bricolage. Susan Powell, Molly Cassidy and Charron Andrews use different mediums and approaches to tell a story or to inspire a story from the viewer. Susan Powell has a lifelong connection to art. She has experimented with different mediums but once she discovered
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Seymour Quilters Encore Show! The Seymour Quilters are back again with another great show! The show will feature myriad quilts from our very own quilters’ group. They will be on display from Mon, Oct 20 until Thurs, Dec 11. These ladies meet every Monday from 10 am until 12 noon. If interested, make sure you speak with them at the opening. They will be glad to have you join the group. Many of the quilts these ladies make are donated to charity. Come out and support their talent! Art Opening Hostesses will be: Nettie Wilson, Beth Haberstroth, and Becci Ritter with special trumpet performance by Horace Sher. Seymour Center Mon, Oct 20 (353003-11) 3 – 4 pm Birthday Celebration Join us for our monthly birthday celebration as we recognize those individuals born in the months of Sept, Oct, or Nov. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Mon, Sept 8; Oct 6; Nov 3 (253004-09, 10, 11) 12 noon Seymour Center Mon, Sept 8; Oct 6; Nov 3 (353072) 12 noon Book Care and Repair Susan Soleil, Master Bookbinder from The Soleil Bookbindery in Chapel Hill, will present an illustrated talk about caring for your book collection and how to determine if your special book(s) are good candidates for restoration. Ms Soleil apprenticed to a master bookbinder
in Florence, Italy for 3 yrs, and has been successfully restoring books for over 40 yrs. Topics covered will include: How can I determine the value of my book? Can my most special book(s) be restored? What should I do with an important book that is part of my family’s history? How should I take care of my books? Attendees are invited to bring up to 3 books for evaluation regarding value and/or restoration. Help will be provided to carry heavy books in from your car if needed. This program will be offered twice. Please see dates below. If you are attending the Sept session, please register by Thurs, Sept 11. If you are attending the Oct session, please register by Thurs, Oct 9. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Sept 18 (324006-04) 9:30 – 11 am Thurs, Oct 16 (324006-05) 9:30 – 11 am Butter Bean Auction Come out and bid butterbeans on some fun prizes! Compete with your neighbor to see who can “spend” the fewest beans. No cash required - just beans (provided by center) and a good time! Central Orange SC Thurs, Oct 23 (243014-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Seymour Center Tues, Sept 9 (333013) 10:30 am – 11:30 am Calligraphy: The Art of Italic Writing Students will learn the basic strokes of Italic lettering to create written works in elegant Calligraphy. Address invitations and holiday cards in Italic style. Each student will need to bring a broad felt tip calligraphic pen (2.5mm suggested obtained at AC Moore/Michaels), ruler, pencil, and unlined white copier paper to the workshop. Course instructor, Anne Baugh has taught calligraphy for several years both at Durham Technical Community College’s Continuing Education, at the Durham Arts Council, and at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke. You will find her course most enjoyable! Class is limited to 12 participants, and must have 4 for course to take place. Please register and pay in full by Fri, Sept. 5. Instructor: Anne Baugh Fee: $100 per person (4 sessions) Seymour Center Mon, Sept 8 - 29 (324007-03) 3 – 5 pm Connections Concierge This program is designed with everyone in mind! Not sure how to navigate the multiple programs at the Center. Need a little memory jogger on upcoming events and programs? Look no further! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the
month, you will have an opportunity to explore all the happenings and possibilities at your local senior center. No longer will you find yourself wondering how you missed an interesting program or realize you didn’t sign up by the deadline 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: Sept 15; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17 (353012) 10 am – 12 noon (No concierge held on Sept 1 due to holiday, center closed) Cooking and Dinner with David Sovero – The Art of Cooking You have seen David’s artwork in the senior centers, but did you know he is just as talented in the kitchen? David, who trained at the Fearrington House Restaurant and is now a chef for a local restaurant, believes you can create a good, healthy, and inexpensive meal using ingredients you already have in your pantry. Each week you bring two ingredients (fruit, vegetable, or other item) from your pantry and David will teach you how to create a meal with the combination provided. The choice of beef, chicken, or seafood, will be provided. If you are a vegetarian, just let us know when you register. This is a hands-on class with everyone participating in the preparation of the meal. During the class David will explain different methods of preparing meat and additional variations on the meal being prepared. This is a unique cooking class and is fun as well as a delicious experience. Everyone MUST register for each class one week in advance. Class size is limited. *Co-sponsored with OLLI at Duke. Fee: $7 plus two ingredients Central Orange SC Mondays Sept (233016-09) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Oct (233016-10) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Nov (233016-11) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Damsel in Defense Damsel in Defense is about equipping women with the tools, not only to keep them safe but also to give them the confidence to know that they have a way out if they ever feel threatened. Damsel pro, Carry Stolle, will be here to discuss safety first and demo different products and defense methods to help you out of life threatening situations. Registration required prior to Sept 23. Instructor: Carrie Stolle Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Sept 30 (243007-01) 2:45 – 3:45 pm
September - November 2014 Farmers’ MarketS at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Market is at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have your local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. Come shop and get extra fresh food and outstanding quality. Central Orange SC Mondays (253013) 9 am - 12 noon Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon Food Safety for Seniors Seniors have a lifetime of experience shopping, preparing, and eating food, and fortunately, Americans enjoy one of the safest food supplies in the world. However, a lot has changed over time from the way food is produced and distributed, to the way it is prepared and eaten. What also changes as we grow older is the ability to fight off dangerous bacteria that may invade the body through the food we eat. “Food Safety for Seniors” will address the many concerns of food safety as it relates to the senior population. Find out what YOPI is, and why people who fall in this category are at greater risk for foodborne illnesses. Deborah Taylor, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension, will be the instructor. Registration required before Nov 5. Central Orange SC Wed, Nov 12 (243010-01) 2 - 4 pm Fire Prevention Talk October is Fire Safety month! A representative from Orange County Emergency Services will be here to talk about how smoke detectors save lives including tips on maintenance of smoke detectors. There will be free smoke detectors for interested participants. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon, Oct 9 (243013-01) 10:30 - 11:30 am First Friday Night Dance & Other Party Games You don’t dance? That’s fine; we have a lot of other things to do. Enjoy dancing, karaoke, or even a card game or two. You may just want to come enjoy the music and socialize with others. We will provide soft drinks and/or tea and you bring a snack to share. Everyone must RSVP one week in advance. Central Orange SC Fri, Sept 5; Oct 3; Nov 7 (253011-09, 10, 11) 6:30 – 9 pm
September - November 2014 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, Sept 5; Oct 3; Nov 7 (257024-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Gourmet Apples and Halloween Bingo Party B-1 for fun! Join us for a morning of BINGO, prizes, costumes and more. You have seen those beautiful gourmet apples for sale in upscale stores. With the help of Alicia Reed, you can learn to make them yourself so you can impress your friends and family. Toppings may include, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate, etc. They make wonderful gifts! After you make your own apple you can enjoy it while playing BINGO or save it for another time. We will have “spooktacular” prizes not only for the bingo winners, but also for the best costume! We will get your heart pumping to “Thriller” as you prepare for the group “Monster Mash” dance. Please register prior to Oct 24. Central Orange SC Fri, Oct 31 (243005-01) 10 – 11:30 am Holiday Craft Show Get a jump on all your holiday shopping. Find that unique gift for that “hard to buy for”person on your list, or just shop for yourself. Over 50 vendors attended the craft show last year with many different items available. Enjoy music and other entertainment as you browse the 50+ vendors and find that special something you’ve been seeking. If you are a crafter and would like to have a booth, please contact Terry at 919-245-2016 for additional information about registration. The Friends of Central Orange will be selling hot dogs, popcorn, and other items. Central Orange SC Sat, Nov 22 (213022-01) 9 am – 3 pm Holiday Luncheon Celebrate another holiday luncheon with the Alston and Boldin Family while we enjoy traditional dishes and entertainment. Bus will leave from the Seymour Center at 10:30 am and will return at 1:30 pm Limited to 60 participants. Fee: FREE Hargraves Center Thurs, Dec 4 (310050) National Pickle Day: Celebrating the Culinary History of Pickles National Pickle Day falls on the second Fri of Nov each year. Join us for this festive affair as we taste different types of pickles and learn the history behind National Pickle Day. To really get the party going, you will even have a chance to enter a pickle eating contest! Sounds a bit sour, but this party will leave a different taste in your mouth. Help us make this celebration even more special by wearing green attire and bring your favorite pickle recipe to share! If you don’t have anything green in your closet, don’t stay away
Senior Times from the party. Please register for this event by Wed, Nov 5 for Seymour and by Fri, Nov 7 for Central Orange. Limited registration. Central Orange SC Fri, Nov 14 (243016-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Seymour Center Wed, Nov 12 (343025-01) 2 – 3 pm National Voter Registration Day There are changes taking place and we want you to be informed. The Orange County Board of Elections will be here with current information on the new voter ID law. Find out what is required how to obtain the appropriate identification. Please call the center to register prior to Tues Sept 16. See the article on page . Central Orange SC Tues, Sept 23 (243018-01) 10:30 am 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 Central Orange SC Thurs, Sept 11 (253008-09) 10 am Thurs, Oct 9 (253008-10) 10 am Thurs, Nov 13 (253008-11) 10 am Seymour Center Thurs, Sept 11 (353023-07) 10 am Thurs, Oct 9 (353023-08) 10 am Thurs, Nov 13 (353023-09) 10 am October Fall Festival Enjoy a morning of shuffleboard, carnival games and prizes at the Hargraves Center. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so call 919-968-2070 to make your reservation by Sat, Sept 13. We will leave the Seymour Center at 9:30 am and return by 1 pm. Fee: FREE Hargraves Center Fri, Oct. 3 (340007) 10:30 am – 1 pm Popcorn – What is Your Favorite Topping? What do you put in or on your popcorn? How about gummy worms and hot tamales? How about marshmallows or Brewer’s Yeast? Come and find out what the staff of Central Orange adds to theirs. If you have a special topping you put in, or on, your popcorn we want to add you to our list. Be sure to call Terry at 919-245-2016 before Oct 7. Central Orange SC Fri, Oct 10 (243009-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am
POTLUCKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE Live the “Lite” Life! At Central Orange SC we have many people who are “Experts at Living Well” and some of those secrets will be revealed during our potluck. We welcome the Skiptations, a senior jump roping group who are sure to have you “jumping” with excitement. We would like to have everyone bring some kind of salad to share. Some suggestions include, Chef Salad, Pasta Salads, or JellO. Please call the center before Thurs, Sept 11 to register and let us know what you plan to bring. Central Orange SC Thurs, Sept 18 (253007-09) 5:30 pm Oktoberfest is back by popular demand! Enjoy food, music, and fun as we celebrate Oktoberfest with one of our favorite bands, Mebanesville. Enjoy a glass of beer (non-alcohol of course) and join in the Beer Barrel Polka as well as feast upon traditional German sausage and sauerkraut. The center will provide the sausage and sauerkraut, and you bring the sides to share. Please call the center to register before Thurs, Oct 9 to register and let us know what you plan to bring. Central Orange SC Thurs, Oct 16 (253007-10) 5:30 pm No Potluck in November. Join us for our community Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 21. Details listed in this section. Fee: FREE for all potlucks (To be sure we have enough food, please RSVP one week in advance of all potlucks.) SPECIAL DINNERS & A CASSEROLE COOK OFF THIS FALL AT SEYMOUR Dinner Theater is Back! The Phoenix Theatre presents scenes from great playwrights such as Henrik Ibson, Beth Henley, Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov. Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley is a play about three sisters who find life too difficult sometimes, but who discover the strength and courage to overcome the “real bad days.” As they reminisce about their childhood, they find that their friendship binds them together so they’re not alone. Ghosts is a play written by Henrik Ibson. Mrs Alving and her son Osvald confront the ghosts from the past and find that they have entered the present when Osvald confesses a terrible secret that he had carried for some time. Mrs Alving has to choose how she will help her son with the secret
Page 35 since he is the only thing that matters to her. California Suite is a comedy written by Neil Simon. Bill comes to talk to Hannah, his ex-wife, about keeping Jenny (daughter) who wants to live with him. Hannah is not about to let her go, or for him to leave, without giving him one last taste of the New York bantering he ran away from years ago. In The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, the sisters are starting to leave because the party has ended and it will be a long time before they come back together. They discuss their hopes and dreams and longing to be together (reading from the play not a scene). You must register for this event by Fri, Sept 5. Dinner will be limited to 75 participants. Seymour Center Fri, Sept 12 Performance 5:45 - 6:30 pm Dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm Blue Ribbon Casserole Cook-off! Calling all Betty Crockers - all Julia Childs - and all Mama Dips to our Blue Ribbon Casserole Cook-off!! If you love to cook and have a recipe that can’t be beat - come to our Casserole Cook-off contest and enter your best casserole recipe to win a prize. We have “special guests” who will anonymously judge your winning dishes. Please bring a casserole large enough to share with 8 to 10 participants. Register for this event by Fri, Oct 3 and indicate what you will be bringing to our gathering. The Seymour Center will provide salad and dessert. **Please note: if you intend to submit your casserole for judging, we need a name and a recipe to share at the event. Seymour Center Fri, Oct 10 (353000-01) 5:30 pm Veterans’ Appreciation Dinner and Musical As a special recognition to honor our military veterans, and another way of saying thank you to our veterans, this grand affair is in order! A musical tribute by The Village Band of Chapel Hill/Carrboro is sure to get this festive occasion off to a wonderful start. The Village Band is a non-profit community concert band committed to providing opportunity for life-long musical expression, promoting music in the lives of all, and providing cultural enrichment in the community. They are currently comprised of approximately 60 members from their teens to their 90s, including high school and university students, professionals, and retirees. This is an evening you do not want to miss!! After the concert, a wonderful dinner will follow. All veterans
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Senior Times are invited and welcome to bring a guest or two. This affair is also open to all center participants. Sign up no later than Tues, Oct 28. Dinner will be limited to 80 participants. Seymour Center Tues, Nov 11 (343069-05) Concert 4:30 - 5:15 pm Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fee: FREE for these events Don’t forget to sign up for the Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 21! Details listed in this section.
Thanksgiving Celebration Join us for another fabulous holiday celebration to be held in the Great Hall of the Central Orange SC. Enjoy music and fellowship as we celebrate and give thanks for all we have. If you are able, bring a donation of canned food for the local food pantry. Transportation is available from the Seymour Center (bus will depart at 9:30 am). Registration is required by Fri, Nov 7. Please call 919-245-2015 to register. Seating is limited so make your reservation early. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Nov 21 (243001-01) 10:30 am Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Please join us as we celebrate the contributions made each day by our veterans. Our guest speaker is Retired Naval Officer, Capt Bill Munsee. If you are a veteran, we would like to honor and recognize you for your service to our country. To join us, please call the center at 919-245-2015 to register before Tues, Nov 4. *Co-sponsored with Orange County Dept. of Social Service and The Friends of Central Orange. Central Orange SC Tues, Nov 11 (243000-01) 8:30 – 10:30 am Wall of Honor New Recipients! If you have not seen our Wall of Honor honoring veteran participants of the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center, stop by and check it out! The wall is a way of expressing our gratitude to those who served our country, and enables participants and visitors who frequent the Center to appreciate and learn more about their peers. Our current honorees on the wall are: Joseph Acciarito, Jr, Nicholas Terrell, Clyde D Perry, Jeppie Foushee, Lewis Atwater, John Dossett, Walter Mack and Joan Shevlin. If you are interested in being featured on the wall, please contact Cydnee Sims 919-245-4250 or Betsy Corbett 919-245-2890, VA Benefits Counselor. Seymour Center
Zentangle® Be sure to check out the upcoming Zentangle® workshops and classes now listed under the Art section of the Senior Times. 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. Even if you have never drawn a line, you can pick up a pen and make a beautiful piece the very first time.
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & LESSONS
All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted.
ACTIVITIES Badminton Sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department Fee charged Central Recreation Center Tryon St, Hillsborough Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 – 11 am Badminton Enjoy a friendly game during our open play weekly sessions. Beginners are welcome. Racquets are available. Partner not needed. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351022) 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays 9:15 - 11:45 am Basketball – Shoot Around Central Orange SC Tuesdays (251015) 2:30 - 4:30 pm Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 9 - 10 am Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351016) 8 - 9:30 am Thurs (357022) 5:30 - 7pm Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251005) Seymour Center Bocce Ball Time to put some miles on our improved bocce ball court! Equipment available. Weather permitting. Seymour Center Mondays (351020) 10 am Wednesdays 10 am & 1:30 pm Cornhole This activity can also be known as bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo or bags, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing “corn kernel” bags
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at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. Bring a friend and let’s toss some bags. Central Orange SC Fridays (257036) 10:30 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (351006) 10 am
Seymour Center Tues & Wed (351007) 10 – 11:30 am Tues & Thurs (351008) 2 – 4 pm Saturdays (351018) 12 noon – 2:45 pm
Disc Toss Disc Toss is a flying disc game where you aim at a target and try to get more discs into the hole than your opponent. If you enjoy Frisbee, you will surely enjoy this game. Seymour Center Fridays (351006) 10 – 11 am
Wii Games: Stay Active and Fit Let’s get ready to rumble! Come join your friends for a morning of interactive Wii games. No experience necessary. Fun and easy to catch on, you will enjoy every minute. Activity leader will give hands on instructions and tips to make the games even more interesting. Leader: Corina Riley Seymour Center Tuesdays (351069) 10:30 - 11:30 am
Ladder Golf If you enjoy horseshoes, you will enjoy this new game that everybody is talking about. Ladder Golf is a ball-toss target game that can become very addictive. If you love outdoor lawn games, come check it out. Seymour Center Wednesdays (357133) 10 – 11 am Pickle Ball A combination of badminton and tennis this sport is once again gaining popularity around the county. It is played with a whiffle ball on an indoor court. Equipment will be provided. Please contact the front desk to register. Central Orange SC Mondays (251016-01) 5 - 8 pm Wednesdays (251016-03) 2 – 4 pm Fridays (251016-02) 9 – 11 am Pickle Ball Play Chapel Hill Community Center offers Pickle Ball!! If you have any questions or want to know more about this activity, contact Bernard Leach at 919-968-2734. Chapel Hill Community Center Mon, Wed, Fri: Sept 8 – Nov 28 10 am – 2 pm Saturdays, Sept 6 – Oct 25 11:30 am – 4 pm Sundays, Sept 7- Nov 30 6:45 - 9:45 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 You may bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome. Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-6362264, or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972, or alantom@mindspring.com
Wii – Open Play Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, contact Corina Riley at 919-245-4252 Central Orange SC Thursdays (251010) 12 noon
LESSONS Badminton Lessons Lessons are for beginners or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: CD Poon cdpoon@gmail.com Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351022) Email Instructor, or call the front desk at 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Billiards Lessons This one-on-one instruction is for beginners, or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: Bob Roberts Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351011) Call front desk for an appointment at 919-968-2070. Table Tennis Instruction Here’s a great opportunity to sharpen your table tennis skills through private lessons. Beginners will learn proper grip, scoring, legal serve, forehand and backhand strokes. Intermediates will learn new serves, new shots and make game more reliable while learning strategies and having fun. Lessons will be offered in half hour sessions, and will be either one on one, or in a two person group. It’s suggested that people should take at least six lessons to benefit from course. For more information, contact Bob Ross at 919- 210-4532. Call front desk for an appointment at 919- 968-2070. Instructor: Bob Ross Fee: 1 person - $12 per session 2 person group - $8 per session, per person Seymour Center (351014) Mondays and Wednesdays 1 – 2 pm, and 2 - 3 pm
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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 Ballroom Dance Practice The great room is open for Ballroom dance practice. Bring your own music and join others to spend the afternoon dancing. No formal instruction will take place. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (except 3rd Thurs) (254002-01) 3:30 - 4:30 pm Clogging What a great way to get in shape while having fun. This is a beginning class where you will learn basic clogging steps. No prior dance experience necessary. Instructor: Kelly Brinn Fee: $38 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Sept 18 – Oct 9 (254004-09) 6 – 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs, Oct 16 – Nov 6 (254004-10) 6 - 6:45 pm Clogging for Fitness! Clogging for Fun! (Will resume spring 2015)
Senior Times East Coast Swing Basics & Beyond: Level 1 Let us take you to the “Hop”! You’ll learn the most fundamental leader/follower turning patterns, cuddle, closed position moves, pickup, shoulder slide, partnering technique, and styling. We create a strong foundation through repetition and showing you exercises you can do at home so that you can get out onto the swing dance floor faster. This easy to learn swing dance is fun and a GREAT way to get Healthy and meet new friends at the same time! No partner necessary Wesley Boz, has over 21 years teaching/Choreographer of Film and Television/For Private Lessons Call 919-274-4400 Instructor: Wesley Boz Fee: $60 for 6 lessons (Pay for the full session - $10 per class) Drop-Ins: $15 *for drop-ins after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at 919-2744400 or Wesley Boz, 919-749-3030 Seymour Center Tuesdays, Sept 9 - 30; Oct 7 (354037-08) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Oct 14 - Nov 18 (354037-08) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Line Dancing Line Dancing is great exercise. Best of all, no partner is needed. Join this growing class and learn the best line dancing around. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $3 per class. Purchase tickets at the front desk. Seymour Center Mondays, Sept 8 - 29 (354019-18) 1:30 – 3 pm Oct 6 - 27 (354019-16) Nov 3 - 24 (354019-17) Line Dancing This class is for both new and experienced line dancers. You will improve your memory and get the benefits of exercising while having fun. Please call before your first visit to the Wed evening class. *We have added a new beginner’s class on Mondays. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Instructor: Becky Walker Mondays (Beginners class) (254006-2) 2 - 3 pm Mondays (254006-2) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesdays (254006-4) 5:30 – 7 pm 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
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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, Sept 25; Oct 23, 30 (353007) 7 - 8:45 pm (No class Nov 27 due to holiday)
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 Seymour Center Tues, Sept 9 - 30; Oct 7 (354035-05) 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tues, Oct 14 - Nov 18 (354035-05) 7:30 – 8:30 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, Sept 4 - 25 (354032-03) Beginners 12 noon - 1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Thurs, Oct 2 - 23 (354032-04) Beginners 12 noon -1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Thurs, Oct 30 - Nov 20 (354032-05) Beginners 1 2 noon -1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon
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Tap Dancing Did you tap dance as a child? Even if you’ve never danced, have you always had a desire to learn? Now is your chance to learn the fine art of tap dancing for free. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly, has been dancing for 50 years. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays - Beginners (254007-1) 9 – 10 am Tuesdays - Intermediate (254007-2) 10 – 11 am Waltz Social/ Practice For those who love to waltz - and for those learning. Live musicians provide the music. All ages welcome. Donation Suggested: $5 at the door Seymour Center 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs, Sept 4, 11, 18; Oct 2, 9, 16; Nov 6, 13, 20 (353006) 7– 8:30 pm West Coast Swing Basics & Beyond: Level 1 This wonderful “Swing” dance is the way to go if you like the excitement of the Top 40 Music played on the Radio. This dance is smooth, sexy and FUN! We teach strong fundamentals in movement so learning is easy. No partner necessary Wesley Box, has over 21 years teaching/Choreographer of Film and Television/For Private Lessons Call 919-274-4400 Instructor: Wesley Boz Call 919-274-4400
Introduction to Congolese Drumming Drum teacher and international performer Pline Mounzeo of Congo will lead a class on playing ngoma. Meaning literally “strength of the panther given”, ngoma is a precursor and larger version of the conga drum. It is used throughout south and central Africa in healing, social support and spiritual settings as well as parties. The drum music of the Brazzaville-Kinshasa area, where Pline is from, is especially known throughout Africa as strong and vibrant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSVss3v-pRk). Pline lives in Raleigh and has many years of experience as a performer and teacher. No experience necessary. If you have a conga, you can bring it, but drums will be supplied for class. If you like the experience, a class will be offered later to make your own ngoma. Questions can be directed to nzobi.k@gmail.com. Registration deadline is Mon, Sept 29. Must have 8 participants for class to take place, with a maximum of 10 per class. Instructor: Pline Mounzeo Fee: $20 per class Seymour Center Mondays, Oct 13 - Dec 15 (354061-01) 1 – 3 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
Private Music Lessons Think of me as your Musical Personal Trainer. First we assess where you are with regard to music and where you would like to go. Then we develop a set of skills for you to practice toward achieving your goals. Any level! Any instrument! Call instructor for additional information and appointments at 919619-2592. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $30 per 30 min lesson Seymour Center Thursdays (354096) 4 – 8 pm
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Page 38 Singing Lessons at Seymour Group Singing Learn to be a part of a singing group. We focus on melody, harmony and rhythm. We’ll develop a body of songs and sing them at the Seymour Center. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center Wednesdays (354089) 4 – 5 pm Song Swap Bring your favorite songs and/or your acoustic instruments, and let’s make some music! Folk, blues, old time, bluegrass, or original songs - whatever suits your mood or your style, all are welcome. Leader Ralph Besser Seymour Center 1st Tues, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4 (353017) 7 – 8:30 pm Victoria Windler’s “Eyes on Opera” This popular program continues to draw large audiences for each DVD performance. Scheduled for the 3rd Sat of each month, the presentation includes world-class classical and contemporary operas, ballet, and operettas with occasional live performances and program commentaries. Snacks and drinks are provided with a halfhour break for a BYO (Bring Your Own) lunch. Check the website at www. meetup.com/Chapel-Hill-Opera for program details. For additional information, you may contact Stan Cheren at 919- 942-9493. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 3rd Sat, Sept 20; Oct 18; Nov 15 (353031) 10 am – 2 pm Sat, Sept 20: Falstaff, by Verdi Sat, Oct 18: Madame Butterfly, by Puccini Sat, Nov 15: Il Puritani, by Bellini
Theater Prime Time Players Auditions Auditions will be on Mon, Sept 15 (Seymour Center) at 3 pm for our Vaudeville and the Gay Nineties Performance to be held on Thurs, Nov 6 in Central Orange SC and Sat, Nov 8 in the Seymour Center. The show will be a Vaudeville (early 1880s to 1920) performance with the most popular 19th and early 20th century music including the most loved songs of the gay ‘90s. Types of acts that we would love to include are popular and classical musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, trained animals, magicians, female and male impersonators, acrobats, illustrated songs, jugglers, oneact plays or scenes from plays, and athletes or lecturing celebrities. We’re really looking for a lot of variety. In addition to the performances at the senior centers, we hope to have two more performances away from the senior
Senior Times centers, but those dates have not yet been determined. Seymour Center Mon, Sept 15 (357028-12) 3 pm Prime Time Players Fall Performance Come One, Come All to Prime Time Player’s Vaudeville and the Gay Nineties Performance to be held on Thurs, Nov 6 (Central Orange Senior Center) and Sat, Nov 8 ( Seymour Center). The show will be Vaudeville, 19th and early 20th century musical variety performance. It will include the most popular 19th and early 20th century music including the most loved songs of the gay ‘90s. Types of acts could include popular and classical musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, trained animals, magicians, female and male impersonators, acrobats, illustrated songs, jugglers, one-act plays or scenes from plays, and athletes or lecturing celebrities. A donation of $7 or more will be appreciated. Central Orange SC Thurs, Nov 6 2 pm Seymour Center Sat, Nov 8 (323001-03) 2 pm 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 919-383-4848 if you are interested. Must have 5 participants to offer the workshop. Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center Sat, Oct 4 - 25 (354137) 10 – 11 am
INTEREST GROUPS Book Club We are a small and lively group, and welcome others. Tues, Sept 16 The Son, by Philip Meyer Tues, Oct 21 The Chaperone, by Lisa Moriarity Tues, Nov 18 The Pecan Man, by Cassie Dandridge Selleck Central Orange SC (258000-01) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Book Chats In a world where social media and texting is taking over, let’s get back to sharing, reviewing and exchanging through dialogue with each other in person. Book
Chats is designed to do exactly that! To all avid book readers, join us and share your recent reading, whether it’s a recent best seller, fiction, non-fiction or a book you read some time ago. Here is an opportunity to talk about what you liked most about a book you read including what you may not have liked. This enjoyable meetup will be quite engaging and very laid back. Don’t forget to bring your book to pass around or put on display during the discussion. For information regarding this group, contact Corina Riley at 919- 2454251. Seymour Center Wed: Sept 17; Oct 15; Nov 19 (353002) 11 am - 12 noon Chess Meet-up Group It’s back! Looking for a low key chess group? This social group is just for you! All skill levels are welcome. The time has come to meet new people, talk strategy and play a few games in a laid back setting. If you have questions regarding the meet up, contact Caroline Conners at 919-624-5470. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Sept 6 -27; Oct 3 - 31; Nov 7 - 21 (351019) 2 – 4 pm (Will not meet on Nov 28 due to holiday) 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 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: Sept 8; Oct 6; Nov 3 9:30 am – 12 noon (No meeting Sept 1 due to holiday)
September - November 2014 Issues of Faith This time is for those who enjoy gathering together for scriptures, songs and uplifting words of encouragement. Join Annie Cotton as she leads these inspirational discussions. Leader: Annie Cotton Seymour Center Wednesdays (357010) 10:30 – 11:30 am Mandarin Mah Jong: Learn to Play like a Pro! An ancient Chinese game which you will find challenging and fun, and good for memory exercise too. Similar to Poker, but more similar to rummy, the goal is to reach the highest combination of tiles which are called sets. Players will learn what sets are and how to best arrange them. Once the tiles can be identified 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, Sept 11 - Nov 20 (324024) 10:30 am- 12 noon Passage Meditation (Satsang) “The Eight Point Program of Passage Meditation was developed by Ecknath Easwaran. It is non-denominational, non-sectarian, and free from dogma and ritual. It can be used within each person’s own cultural and religious background to relieve stress, heal relationships, release deeper resources and realize one’s highest potential”. Visit www.easwaran.org for more information, or contact Annette at 919-2601995. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Sat: Sept 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 8, 22 (352047) 9 – 10:30 am
Planting/Work days in the Garden: 2nd and 4th Mondays 8:30 am – 11 am Bring gloves, tools, and a hat on planting/workdays.
Sudoku Keep your brain sharp with this game that is sure to offer a challenge. If you have never tried Sudoku, or would like to learn tips to advance from the basic puzzle to the “evil” one, come join us. Sudoku game sheets provided; however you are welcome to bring some to share. Coach: Beverly Sanders Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thursdays (357037) 10:30 am – 12 noon
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
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.
September - November 2014 Fee: First visit is free. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257000-01) 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room) Tar Heel Depression Glass Club The Tar Heel Depression Glass Club was formed in the spring of 1984. The group shares a common interest in collecting and preserving the glassware of the American Depression era. Past programs have included talks on Heisey, Fostoria, and Cambridge; Jewel Tea, Mayfair, Fiesta, Hall teapots, Cloverleaf, and Fire-King jade-ite. Other times, however, the program will be about something related to the interest of a club member that is not specifically related to collectible glass or dinnerware. Some examples of these programs have been talks on cast iron, children’s toys from the 1940s and 1950s, glass paperweights, Guardian cookware, and antique purses. Among the activities enjoyed by members are monthly meetings, social outings and trips to glass manufacturing areas of the country (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). This is an open group and new members are always welcome. For additional information contact the center or ncglassclub@ hotmail.com Central Orange SC 1st Mon: Sept 8; Oct 6; Nov 3 (237001-01) 5:30 – 8 pm Veterans Morning Mingle Come out and join us every first Wednesday for a time to find out information that may be of benefit to you. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with other veterans as we discuss topics and explore resources and services that may be relevant to you. For additional information contact Betsy Corbett, Orange County Veterans Service Officer, at 919-245-2890 or Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015. *Cosponsored with the Orange County Dept of Social Services. Central Orange SC Wed: Sept 3; Oct 1; Nov 5 (257001-01) 10 am Veterans Roundtable All Veterans are invited to a morning of reflections where you will learn and share stories with fellow veterans. There will be a lead speaker to kick off each meeting. Please see line up of facilitators below. This unique setting will enable men and women to share memories of their military experiences. This setting is very relaxed and informal and intended to be a shared and learning experience for all. In addition to wonderful stories and other exchanges, our Veterans Service Officer, Betsy Corbett, will inform participants of the various services and resources available and answer any
Senior Times questions or concerns you might have. If you would like to be a speaker for future meetings, contact Cydnee Sims at 919245-4250. Seymour Center Mon, Sept 29 – Farrington (313017-03) 10:30 – 11:30 am Mon, Oct 27 – Wayne Hung (313017-04) Mon, Nov 24 – Jimmy Davis (313017-05) Weight Watchers - Noon If you are interested in joining a noontime Weight Watchers program, or if you are a member and would like to meet at COSC please contact Terry at 919-2452016 for additional information. Central Orange SC Writers’ Discussion Group This group published its fourth book, Lest the Colors Fade. We are always looking for new members, including experienced and beginner writers. We help each other by offering helpful suggestions to improve our work. The group has previously published three other books, Echoes (l997), A Generation Speaks (2000), and Challenges on the Home Front (2005). Contact Joseph DiBona at 336-364-7978. Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Tues: Sept 2, 16; Oct 7, 21; Nov 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: Bob Healy (healy@duke.edu). Seymour Center Tues, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4 (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, Oct 16; Dec 18 (357050) 8:30 – 10 am Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center Tues, Sept 9, 16, 23; Oct 14, 21, 28; Nov 11, 18, 25 (358002) 6:30 - 9 pm
Chapel Hill Camera Club Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919419-9091 Seymour Center Tues, Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 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, Sept 9; Oct 14; Nov 11 (358004) 10:30 am Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919-7321503 Central Orange SC Mon, Sept 8; Oct 6; Nov 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 919-9439300 Central Orange SC Mon, Sept 15; Oct 20; Nov 17 (258005-01) 6 pm Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare. For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919- 797-2246 Seymour Center (358006) Fri, Sept 26 – Henry J Brattlie, “My 30 Years as an Immigration Officer, and What I Have Learned” 10 am Fri, Nov 7 - Joyce Echols, BlueCross/ Blue Shield Representative “Federal Health Benefit Changes for 2015” 10 am (No meeting in Oct) 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
Page 39 Tues, Sept 23; Oct 28; Nov 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, Sept 25; Oct 23 (357004) 7 - 8:45 pm (No meeting in Nov, due to holiday)
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. Sept 2 Julie & Julia Sept 9 Funny Face Sept 16 The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Sept 23 The African Queen Sept 30 Tootsie Oct 7 Waking Ned Devine Oct 14 Last Vegas Oct 21 Blazing Saddles Oct 28 Nell Nov 4 The Black Stallion Nov 11 Wings of Desire Nov 18 The Seventh Coin Nov 25 An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Seymour Center Tuesdays 1 pm DVDs: We are collecting DVDs at the Central Orange SC and Seymour Center. Please bring in one or two of your favorite DVDs to show as part of our Tuesday Cinema series and Friday Flicks. We will choose our movie selections for the upcoming year based on your favorites. Please let us know if you are willing to donate them to our DVD library, or if you would prefer to loan them to us for a few months.
FIRST FRIDAY FLICKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE Join us for our First Friday movie series showing currently released movies beginning at 1:15pm. Popcorn will be provided by the center. If you like you are welcome to bring your favorite lawn chair or chair in a bag. Come earlier and join us for lunch prior to the film. If you have never enjoyed lunch with us before you will need to complete the appropriate form one week before the movie. The form will cover you for all future programs and events. Lunch tickets are disturbed on a first come first serve basis beginning at 11 am. Movie selections will be available at the Center 2 weeks before the preview date. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for selection and to register.
Page 40 Registration required at least one week in advance. Central Orange SC Fri Sep 5 (253015-09) 1:15 pm Oct 3 (253015-10) 1:15 pm Nov 7 (253015-11) 1:15 pm If there is another time that would work better for movie viewing, please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Heart’s Desire: Film and Lecture Series at the Seymour Center is listed under Educational Opportunities
SENIORS ON THE ROAD LOCAL DAY TRIPS
MOVIES SENIORS ON THE ROAD
Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated. Trip Registration Please Read Carefully Registration for the following trips will be taken on, or after, Fri, Aug 22. 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, one week prior to the trip’s departure, it will be cancelled and refunds will be issued. 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. Thurs, Sept 11 (246000-01) Duke Gardens and Shopping at the Asian Market The “crown jewel” of Duke University is the Sarah P Duke Gardens. It is a wonderland of beauty enjoyed by people of all back grounds. You have your choice of a guided walking tour
Senior Times or a guided seated golf cart tour. Let us know which one you prefer. We will eat a buffet lunch at the Golden Coral and then shop at Li Ming’s Global Market. This is a huge Asian supermarket with fresh fruits and vegetables and packaged goods. We will have the store manager as our guide for shopping and recipe suggestions. Cost: $21 (transportation and garden tour) Central Orange SC 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Thurs, Sept 25 (246001-01) Temple Theatre in Sanford Temple Theatre presents an all-time classic and one of the best loved musicals, Oklahoma. Set in Western Indian Territory, the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein will have you tapping your foot to the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys. We will follow the love story between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl, and learn which direction the country road will take them. Prior to the play we will enjoy lunch at Carolina Brewer in Pittsboro. Cost: $34 (Ticket & Transportation only) Central Orange SC 10 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 10:30 am – 5 pm Thurs, Oct 9 (246002-01) Triangle Town Center and Farmers Market in Raleigh Escape and treat yourself to a day of shopping at one of our favorite malls in Raleigh. After shopping we will make a stop at the Raleigh Farmers Market before heading home. Lunch will be on your own in the food court or one of the many restaurants in the mall. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Fee: $15 Central Orange SC 9 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4 pm Fri, Oct 17 (246003-01) NC State Fair Enjoy the sights and sounds of the NC State Fair. Cost of the trip is $15 for transportation, payable in advance and $9 at the gate if you are under age 65. Admission is free for those age 65 and older. You must have your ID with you to qualify. Fee: $15 (transportation) plus $9 fair admission if under age 65 Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 4 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 3:30 pm
Fri, Oct 24 (246004-01) NC State University Adventure Come find out what is going on in this research powerhouse, Land Grant University, founded in 1887. We will tour the amazing College of Textiles, and the new and fabulous James B. Hunt Library, and other campus highlights. We will lunch at the Clark Dining Hall. This is one of a series of trips to get to know our local Universities. Fee: $15 (transportation) Central Orange SC 8 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 8:30 am – 4 pm Fri, Nov 14 (246005-01) NC Symphony in Raleigh Join us for the next in the series of Friday Favorite concerts. Grant Llewellyn will conduct Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3 as well as works by Britten and Ravel. We will arrive in time for the pre- concert lecture and follow the performance with a late lunch at 18 Seaboard Restaurant. This trip fills up quickly so don’t delay in signing up. Fee: $30 (transportation & ticket) Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4 pm Thurs, Nov 20 (216000-01) Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory Come see, sample, and purchase the holiday goodies made in this delightful homegrown business located in the heart of Chatham County. We will take a behind the scenes tour and have plenty of time for shopping. We will stop for an early lunch at the Pittsboro Roadhouse and General Store on the way to the Factory. Fee: $15 (transportation) Central Orange SC 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 11 am – 4 pm Tues, Dec 9 (216001-01) Barn Dinner Theatre Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro presents Langston Hughes’ heart-felt musical Black Nativity. Passionate storytellers, through the beat of the drum and high energy dancers relive the birth of Jesus Christ. Enjoy the Nativity in a new light through great contemporary gospel music. Cost: $61 (transportation & ticket) Central Orange SC 11 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am – 5 pm
SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS
Seniors on the Road is heading in a New direction starting this Fall! Our overnight extended tours will give great emphasis on domestic travel. However, there is a goal in mind with this new change. Have you ever
September - November 2014 wanted to say you have been to every state in the USA? Well this is the plan! Our extended tours will capture 3 or less states to ensure that we maximize our travel time. Now that you are aware of our new travel plans, feel free to send in points of interest/ suggestions on any state. If possible, we will try our best to work your suggestion into the itinerary. In addition, a map of the US will be posted in the center which will reflect each state visited. Let’s cover that map! 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, Aug 30 (336013) Fort Bragg Museums Tour Fort Bragg has military museums that are worth the visit! Come along as we visit The 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, one of the oldest and largest organizational museums in the Army. Visitors are able to view films in the theater, tour the galleries, see rare artifacts, and use the expansive archive of materials that tells the 82nd Airborne Division’s story (archives are accessed by appointments only). The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum collects preserves and exhibits artifacts related to the history of Army special operations. The collection includes numerous items from Vietnam, Africa, the Burma Theater, as well as World War I and II. The Airborne and Special Operations Museum exhibit, next to the NC Veterans Park, offers a theater and a simulator show. Sign up today. Tour fee covers transportation, lunch, movie and simulator ride at the Special Operations Museum. Gratuities not included. Recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $4 per person. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before, Fri, Aug 15. Must have 25 participants for tour to take place. Tour Cost: $50 per person Seymour Center 7 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 7:30 am – 6 pm
September - November 2014 Sat, Sept 13 (354010) Love trains? Hop Aboard the Hamlet Historic Railroad Tour! “Hamlet is a town built by the tracks that crisscross the area, and was once one of the most vital railway hubs on the East Coast. A visit to its railway museums is truly a celebration of an era gone by, but not forgotten.” We will travel by bus to the Historic town of Hamlet to explore the Hamlet Historic Depot and Museum where you will see the working train depot for the Amtrak NY to Miami run and see the history of the railroad in the NC Sandhills. We will also explore the Tornado Locomotive Building which houses the famed Tornado Locomotive and coal car, which according to legend was a prisoner of war during the Civil War when Union Troops took over the entire railroad between Raleigh and Goldsboro. This museum is home to a model A and a model T Ford and an historic fire engine and model train display. We will also visit the National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame, home to artifacts of Railroad history. There are several pieces of rolling stock, paintings of famous diesel locomotives that once came through town. In addition, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a full scale walk through a caboose. Don’t wait until it’s too late, sign up today! Tour fee covers transportation and lunch. Gratuities not included. Recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $4 per person. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before Fri, Aug 15. Must have 25 participants for tour to take place. Tour Cost: $ 70 per person Seymour Center 7 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 7:30 am – 6 pm Sat, Sept 27 (346011-01) International Folk Festival with Zhenzhen Yu The 36th International Folk Festival will present pageantry and customs of diverse communities in Fayetteville during the Parade of Nations. In the festival park, you will also enjoy the live performances on multiple stages, authentic cuisine at the International Café, unique arts and crafts vendors, and a Native American Cultural Showcase. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and don’t forget your hats and shades. Gratuities not included. Recommended gratuity for driver is $2- $3 per person. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before Fri, Aug 15. Must have 40 participants for tour to take place. Tour Cost: $15 (Lunch is on your own.) Seymour Center 8 am – 4:30 pm Central Orange SC 8:30 am - 4 pm
Senior Times Tues, Oct 21 – Wed, Oct 29 (346012-01) Mountains to the Mississippi: Country, Soul and Bluegrass Our first state to visit in our USA kickoff will be none other than our next door neighbor -Tennessee! This 9-day journey will give you a panoramic view you will never forget. Our visit will include Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga! In Knoxville, we will take in a walking tour, visit the World’s Fair Park - the Sunsphere which offers a 360-view of the city, an evening in Market Square, some of Knoxville’s finest historic homes, East TN History Center, a tour of the TN Theater, and dinner on the Star of Knoxville. Our visit in Nashville will be just as exciting! A step-on-guide will greet us for a city tour of Nashville - then a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, dine at Rolf and Daughters, stop at the Ryman to see Opry Country Classics, visit the Hermitage (Andrew Jackson’s home), and the Johnny Cash Museum. It does not end there! We will also visit The Parthenon - right here in the US, and see a show at the Grand Ole Opry. In Hot Memphis we will take in a city tour, head over to Graceland - “calling all Elvis lovers!”, BB King’s Blues Club for dinner, free time on your own to explore the Beale St Historic District, see Mud Island, visit the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Cotton Museum. We wave goodbye to Memphis and say hello to Chattanooga! During our visit in Chattanooga we will visit - oops hold up - we are taking a quick peak into Alabama! That’s right, on our way to Chattanooga, we are going to drift off the beaten path and visit The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL! Now we are back on the road again and quickly making our way to Chattanooga. While there, we will visit Raccoon Mt Caverns, Lookout Mt incline RR and Ruby Falls. We can’t leave without visiting the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, and we must visit the Tennessee Aquarium, too! This tour will include all accommodations, transportation, some gratuities, 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, and all attraction admissions. Driver, step-on-guide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each step-on-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, Sept. 26. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel insurance available. Tour Cost: $1135 per person double occupancy $1535 per person for single occupancy Seymour Center 7:30 am– 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 8 am – 6 pm
Sat, Nov 22 (346009-02) Duplin Winery Tour & 31st Christmas Show! Back by participants’ request, we are heading to Rose Hill, NC! Celebrate the season with the Down Home Country’s presentation of the sights and sounds of Christmas. Touted as one of the best Christmas Shows on the east coast, this is a must-see family friendly show. An evening of music and laughter will make this night a most memorable one. The cost of tour includes transportation, winery tour & wine tasting, dinner and show. Gratuities not included. Recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before, Sat, Sept 27. Must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Cost: $90 per person Seymour Center 12:30 – 11:30 pm Central Orange SC 1 – 11 pm
MORE TRIPS
Sept 19 - Oct 3 ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES & IRELAND Last chance to join this trip. You’ve been clamoring for this trip for years; it’s finally here. 15 days of all the hot spots in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Visit Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey where the monarchs are crowned, Houses of Parliament, stroll the Thames and MORE. Travel to Stonehenge, the mysterious formation that dates back to the Stone Age. On to Bath, and its 2,000 yr old elaborate spas. Take in the lovely Welsh countryside on the way to coastal Fishguard and our night sojourn in Cardiff, Wales. Ferry across the Irish Sea to Ireland for a night stay in Waterford and a tour of the famous crystal factory. No visit to Ireland is complete without kissing the Blarney Stone at the top of a historic castle. Two nights in Killarney, a most delightful town, nestled in a forest of lakes and mountains. Explore the Ring of Kerry where you’ll find some of Ireland’s most magical scenery: cliffs, rugged mountains, lakes and picturesque villages. Visit with a local family on a dairy farm. Make your way to the Rock of Cashel, where St Patrick preached. On to Dublin with its famous doors and pubs with those delightful Irish names. A guided tour of Dublin’s rich history, but still time to shop and explore on your own. Sample all the local brews. Hate to leave Ireland? There’s more fun in store. The majestic Caernarfon Castle in Wales. Discover some of the most fantastic scenery in all of Britain as we travel north on the way to Scotland through England’s scenic Lake District, Lake Windermere and Grasmere. Stop in Gretna Green, Scotland. A guided tour of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels, the Queen’s official residence
Page 41 in Edinburgh and former home of Mary Queen of Scots (for you history buffs) Visit Hadrian’s Wall, the northern most border of the Roman Empire. Visit historic York with its quaint narrow streets, Coventry, and Stratford-upon-Avon for our final night’s stay. Cost: Double Occupancy: $ 4,849 (round trip air fare & taxes, round trip Seymour Center/RDU, tours, hotels, hotel transfers, 15 days, 22 meals, baggage handling, all tips except tour director and bus driver Insurance & cancellation waiver: $230 Trip offered by Friends of Seymour Center Contact Linda Mews, at 919-967-4728 or Lmews2@gmail.com Sept 21 - Oct 1, 2015 DANUBE RIVER CRUISE Slide presentation: Wed, Nov 5, 2014, 2 pm Seymour Center Theater Experience Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary by land and the Danube River. Enjoy small group travel aboard new, luxurious Lueftner ship, Europe’s #1 cruise line. If you have never experienced a river cruise, you are in for a treat - intimate, comfortable, easy to navigate, and uncrowded dining. Imagine sitting on deck, soaking up foreign everyday life along the river bank aboard this 150 passenger vessel, not gazing into a wide expanse of water as with ocean cruises. Daily guided land tours, during daytime hours, to visit treasures in four different countries. Opportunity to explore on your own or take optional side trips. Tour begins in Wurzburg, Germany (2 night stay), your jumping off place to discover Wurzburg, Rothenburg (medieval walled town) and Munich. On to Passau where you board this up-scale ship with newest technology, panoramic deck, terrace cafe, wide-view salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Sail to Regensburg, Germany, a grand medieval city with over 1,400 historical buildings, bridges, Roman gate, 12th century stone bridge. Wake the next morning surrounded by scenic valleys and charming riverside towns. Enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour of 2000 yr old Passau, with its cobbled stone streets. View the picturesque landscapes as you cruise to the charming town of Emmersdorf. In the afternoon, continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to arrive in Vienna, Austria. Join a local expert to explore the lavish Hofburg Palace, opera house, and more. Stroll along the Kartnerstrasse or sample Vienna’s famous pastries. On to Bratislava, Slovakia’s remarkable capital, discovering the city’s most celebrated sites. After the captain’s gala dinner, depart for Hungary where
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Page 42 you tour Budapest’s historic Buda castle area and enjoy splendid views of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. A fun-filled folklore show for your last evening. Book by Dec 22, 2014 for $200 early booking discount. However, we are guaranteed only 20 spots, so if you intend to go, book now for a guaranteed spot and wide choice of cabins. Cost: Cabins range from $4,549 $4,999 (11 days, including 7 day Danube cruise, 23 meals with unlimited wine, 8 guided tours, round trip airfare, taxes and fees, to & from RDU, baggage handling, all tips except tour director and bus driver (optional). Insurance & cancellation waiver: $345. Trip offered by Friends of Seymour Center Contact: Linda Mews 919- 967- 4728 or Lmews2@gmail.com. Oct 15 - 24, 2015 Special 9-Night Canada/New England Cruise from Baltimore, MD Round-Trip to Baltimore and Cruise as low as $1,050 per person Take an exciting, 9-Night Canada/ New England Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, escorted by Jerry Passmore and other Friends’ members. Discover the unmistakable charm of New England and eastern Canada. There’s no better time to visit than the fall. The foliage is brilliant in every imaginable color, lighthouses dot the coastline, and there’s always an authentic lobster bake to be savored! You will be transported by motor coach to Baltimore, MD, then sail up the beautiful coast of Maine with stops at Portland, the largest city, and Bar Harbor, an historic coastal town which is part of beautiful Acadia National Park. New England boasts some of the most exquisite colors in the fall. Continue cruising up the Canadian coast visiting Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides. Canada’s oldest incorporated city, Saint John is a popular tourist destination known for its historic uptown streetscapes, cultural attractions and natural wonders. After visiting the quaint, quiet pace of Saint John’s, we will discover the bustling excitement of Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The city’s origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world’s great natural harbors. Today, Halifax is a busy Atlantic seaport and the economic and cultural hub of Eastern Canada. On our return trip to Baltimore, we will make a fun stop in Boston, MA, known as the home to the “Cradle of Liberty”, for a
Senior Times day of sightseeing. The Grandeur of the Seas provides you with many exciting, onboard experiences including: dining options, a wide variety of entertainment and Broadway-style shows, a friendly Casino Royale with slots and table games, a relaxing Vitality Spa, pool and fitness center. The trip cost includes roundtrip charter bus service to Baltimore, baggage handling, and the cruise. (Gratuities for room attendants and dining services - $12 a day) shore excursions ($25 - $55 with over 50 to select from) are not included) Rooms are either inside or outside, with a few balcony rooms. Your cost for a double occupancy room is: • Inside Cabin: $1,050 per person • Outside Cabin: $1,295 per person • Balcony: $2,195 per person.
Holiday Tea The ambiance of Carrboro’s Century Hall will be perfect for this rather elegant afternoon among friends. There will be wonderful entertainment and light hors d’oeuvres. Registration Required. Century Center Fri, Dec 5 2 pm 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. Wilson Park Wed, Sept 24 9 - 11am
For further information and a registration form, email: passmorejerry@ gmail.com or call/visit the Central Orange Center - 919.245-2015 and ask for a Friends board member. Trip offered by Friends of the Orange County Senior Center.
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CARRBORO RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS The following programs are sponsored by the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department. For more information and to register, call 919-918-7364. Events are FREE unless otherwise stated. BINGO Bring a friend or just come join all the fun and you may win a prize. Try your luck, sharpen your mind, and see enjoy a small afternoon snack while you play ten games of bingo. Must call to register. Century Center Tues, Sept 16; Fri, Oct 10; Thurs, Nov 20 2 - 3:30 pm Game Day at Covenant Place Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Covenant Place have teamed up with a local senior apartment facility, Covenant Place, to bring you several chances to socialize while playing dominoes, cards and the Nintendo ‘Wii’. No experience is needed so come out and learn something new or just sit and chat with your friends. Covenant Place Thurs, Sept 18; Oct 23; Nov 20 1 - 2 pm
Walk In Registration Only. Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! All trips are geared for adults. Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility. In order to receive a refund you must cancel 2 weeks prior to the trip. Active Life Fishing Trip Join us for a fun morning of fishing at Lake Michael Park, Mebane, NC. In order to fish you must have a valid NC Fishing license, which can be purchased at Wal-Mart. Bring your rod and reel, fishing gear, bait and a lunch. We have a few rods and reels available for loaners. There are snacks you can purchase at the information center. Fee: $6 Mon, Sept 24 9 am – 2 pm Barn Dinner Theatre – “Soul Sistas” Musical From the days of old, a style of music was formed that shook the world and brought forth divas with voices of pure gold. From the creator of the recordbreaking hit, Love Machine: The Musical, comes the smash hit that you definitely don’t want to miss! Featuring The Barn Band. Price includes: show, meal with tea or coffee, tax and gratuity. Fee: $49 Tues, Sept 30 11:30 am – 5:30 pm Jordan Lake Autumn Tour Relax and enjoy one of Jordan Lake Tours most popular adventures! Enjoy a scenic pontoon boat tour of beautiful Jordan Lake and enjoy the fall leaves. Included are sodas and an assort-
September - November 2014 ment of snacks. Very beautiful trip - bring a camera! There will be one restroom stop on this tour. Fee: $34 Tues, Oct 14 12:30 – 4 pm
Southern Supreme, Bear Creek NC From its humble roots in the Scott’s garage in Bear Creek, NC, Southern Supreme has grown to its present size as an internationally known mailorder gourmet food company. Our trip will include a tour of the company and sample of fruitcake. In addition we will be stopping to eat lunch - please bring money. Fee: $10 Wed, Nov 12 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Museum of Art Hike Join us as we explore the trails at the Museum of Art Park. The trails are a moderate mixed surface on which we will be walking through the prairie and exploring the woodlands. After walking, we will go to the State Farmers Market Restaurant for lunch on your own. Fee: $4 Thurs, Sept 18 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Briar Chapel Trails Join us as we travel just a few miles down the road to explore the trails of Briar Chapel. There are 24 mi of trails that pass through 900 acres of open space. However, we will only be exploring about 3 mi of the trails. Fee: $4 Tues, Oct 8 9 am – 12 noon Fall Colors at Hemlock Bluffs Join us for a hike through the beautiful and unique habitats of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. This time around we will hopefully see magnificent colors of the forest! Hemlock Bluffs is home to the only naturally occurring Hemlock population in eastern North Carolina. We will be exploring the Chestnut Oak trail while keeping a sharp eye out for birds and other wildlife. The trail’s terrain is of moderate difficulty. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides and water. Fee: $4 Thurs, Nov 14 10 am – 2 pm
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Listen to local experts discuss their field of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot coffee, fruit and muffins courtesy of the Recreation and Parks Department. All programs start at 9:30 am and last 1-1½ hrs unless otherwise noted. Fee: FREE Century Center 9:30 – 11 am
September - November 2014 Book Restoration: Question and Answers Book Restoration: Questions and Answers with Carrboro’s own Master Bookbinder, Susan Soleil from The Soleil Bookbindery. Program will cover the basics of book restoration and provide participants the opportunity to bring their family Bible or any other books that needs restoration or repair for evaluation. Thurs, Oct 2 Eating Locally: Carrboro Farmers’ Market Get the inside scoop on the nationally recognized Carrboro Farmers’ Market. Market Manager Erin Jobe will offer tips on navigating the Market, getting to know your farmers, and picking the best produce. She will also cover easy ways to cook and preserve your fresh foods and how to shop on a budget. You’ll leave inspired to make healthier food choices and ready to make weekly trips to the Market part of your routine! There will also be tasty samples of dishes featuring produce from Market and recipes to take home! Thurs, Nov 20 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, to share, and to encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. For information on this program please call 919- 918-7364. Open Eye Cafe 1st Tues, Sept 2 – Nov 4 7 – 9 pm NIA Dance Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial, dance and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. Come experience the Joy of Movement! Century Center Fee: $35 Thurs, Sept 18 – Oct 23 10 – 11 am Fee: $40 Wed, Oct 1 – Nov 5 7 – 8 pm Fee: $35 Thurs, Oct 30 – Dec 4 10 – 11 am Fee: $40 Wed, Nov 12 – Dec 17 7 – 8 pm
Senior Times Zumba Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Then join us for a Zumba class! When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes use high-energy Latin and International music to create a highenergy, easy-to-follow dance fitness class. No previous dance experience is necessary. Century Center Fee: $40 Tues, Sept 16 – Oct 21 7:30 – 8:30 pm Fee: $35 Thurs, Oct 2 – 30 7:30 – 8:30 pm Fee: $40 Tues, Nov 11 – Dec 16 7:30 – 8:30 pm Fee: $35 Thurs, Nov 6 – Dec 11 7 – 8 pm Line Dancing Do you like music and to dance? Have you ever tried Line Dancing? Whether you have a partner or not, Line Dancing may be for you. Bruce Gillooly will be teaching this class. He has been dancing since 1950, so he has more than 60 yrs of experience. Class will begin with beginner level dances such as Electric Slide and Cupid Shuffle and will advance to more challenging dances. There will also be a wide variety of music from Country Western to Broadway. Brush up on your Tush Push and try this fun class. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Century Center Fee: $45 Mon, Oct 27 – Dec 1 7 – 8 pm Fee :45 Mon, Oct 27 – Dec 1 7 – 8 pm Zumba® Gold The Original Dance-Fitness Party With Licensed Zumba® Instructor Joan Widdifield Dance your way to better health. Zumba® Gold class features the same exotic rhythms set to Latin and international beats like the traditional Latin-inspired Zumba workout, but the Zumba® Gold workout is performed at a lower intensity. It’s easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating. No dance experience needed and all ages and fitness levels welcome. Bring water and a friend, and you’ll get a great work out and have fun! Fee: $36 Century Center Thurs, Oct 2 – 30 5:30 – 6:30 pm Yogalates Both yoga and Pilates emphasize the same ideals: proper breathing, strengthening, flexibility and meditation. Yogalates is a class that incorporates the spirituality and breathing techniques of yoga with the core strength exercises of Pilates. Participants will strengthen and tone muscles while improving overall flexibility and body awareness. All participants will receive individual attention and will feel completely at ease and
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relaxed at the conclusion of each onehour session. Instructor: Monica McCarty Century Center Fee: $39 Wed, Sept 17 – Oct 22 9 - 10 am Fee: $33 Wed, Oct 29 – Dec 3 Hoopdance for Beginners Join Ann Humphreys for this 6-week course and will learn how to dance with a hula-hoop! Yes, we are serious-- Carrboro is known all over the world as one of the cradles of this dynamic new movement form. Meditative hoopdance was born on the lawn of Weaver St Market! Ann travels all over the world teaching hoopdance -- don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced teachers of this incredibly fun and relaxing dance form! Century Center Fee: $52 Wed, Sept 24 – Oct 29 5:30 – 6:30 pm Fee: $52 Wed, Nov 5 – Dec 17 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Yoga The practice of Yoga can help you release tension, stretch and strengthen your body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet and bring an exercise mat, blanket or beach towel (some available for class use). Instructor: Ellie Morris Century Center Fee: $36 Tues, Sept 16 – Oct 21 6 – 7 pm Fee: $36 Tues, Nov 11- Dec 16 6 – 7 pm
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES LOCAL SENIORS ADVANCE TO STATE FINALS Over 175 artists and athletes qualified for the NC Senior Games State Finals after award winning performances in the Orange County Senior Games, which were held from March 22 – April 23. All Orange County athletes, whether you plan to compete in the NCSG State Finals or not, are invited to the Celebrations of the Games in September. Join us in the Parade of Athletes, the ceremonial lighting of the torch, and support our very own Orange County Jammers as they compete in the Cheerleaders Showcase on Thurs, Sept 25 at the NC Senior Games State Finals – Celebration of the Games in the McKimmon Center, Raleigh. For more information, call Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270. This program is sanctioned by NC Senior Games, Inc. and is sponsored statewide by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. For more information on State Finals, visit www.ncseniorgames.org Senior Games is a national year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Events are held locally with winners going to compete at the state level. Those winners then go on to compete nationally. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities, and SilverArts (a juried art show). For more information call Latonya Brown, Senior Games Coordinator, 919-245-4270. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsors. Wed., Nov 5 Senior Games Golf Tournament – Captain’s Choice For all golfers 55 years of age and older. This tournament serves as a fundraiser for Senior Games. All donations are greatly accepted. Registration fee is $30 (includes lunch and prizes). Green/cart fees paid separately to the golf course ($24). Registration forms are available at the golf course, Recreation Centers in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County, the county’s Senior Centers and area golf courses. Call Myra Austin for more information 919-245-2020. Sign up as a team or individually by Wed, Oct 29. Occoneechee Golf Course, Hillsborough (Rain date Wed, Nov 12)
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NEED HELP FINDING A PLACE TO VOLUNTEER? The RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program provides personal assistance to people at least 55 years of age who want to volunteer in a school, nonprofit or government agency. RSVP also develops and administers volunteer programming of its own where none may exist. w w w. o r a n g e c o u n t y n c . g o v / a g i n g / RSVPindex.asp Kathy Porter, RSVP Project Director Vicki Hill, Assistant Director Judy Mathias, Senior Education Corps Cummie Davis, Administrative Assistant Call 919-968-2070 or email: rsvp@ orangecountync.gov A service of Orange County Department on Aging, the Corporation for National & Community Service, National Senior Service Corps with local support from the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
103 Meadowland Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • 919-245-2015 Mailing address: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Mon – Thurs 8 am - 8 pm; Fridays 8 am – 5 pm; Saturdays 9 am – 11 am Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support from Friends of Central Orange Senior Center. Lisa Berley, Front Desk Manager, 919-245-2015 Dawn Smith, Facility Manager, 919-245-2021 Terry Colville, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-2016, e-mail: tcolville@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020 email: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255 email: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER, CALL 919-245-2015.
Are you experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/ Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, and other agerelated issues. Email: agingtransitions@ orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Eileen Apicella, BS, Transportation Specialist Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BS, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Zhenzhen Yu, MSW, Bilingual Social Worker Cummie Davis, Administrative Assistant Call: 919-968-2087 and Talk to a Professional 9 am – 4 pm, Mon - Fri
SEYMOUR CENTER
2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-968-2070
Mon, Wed, Fri 8 am - 5 pm; Tues and Thurs 8 am - 9 pm; Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm
Managed by the Orange County Department on Aging, with support from Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, and Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 919-968-2070 Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 919-245-4252 Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 919-245-4251 Cydnee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-4250, e-mail: csims@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255, e-mail: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 919-968-2070.
OC Web 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 Monday, September 1, as well as Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for the holidays.