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News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults
SENIOR CENTERS Aging Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9, 40 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 Bridge & Other Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Carrboro Senior Programming . . . . . . . 38-39 Dance, Music & Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35 Educational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36 Language Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Notes from the Director & Editor. . . . . . . . . 2 Orange County Senior Games . . . . . . . . . 39 Organizations & Club Meetings. . . . . . . . . 36 Pottery Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RSVP Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . 14-15 Senior Times NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Seymour Technology Center. . . . . . . . . 23-24 Seniors on the Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32 Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Wellness Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23
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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While many folks are thinking of relaxing and vacationing, we here at the Orange County Department on Aging keep moving “full steam ahead.” Summer is a great time for us to launch new projects with the help of summer interns from UNC-CH. We are moving toward the end of Year Two of the Master Aging Plan and we have been busy. With this issue of Senior Times we are unveiling our new department logo, a redesigned website, and our Facebook page. We are very excited about all three of these projects, but are especially excited about our new logo. This is the first time our department has had its own logo and our motto, “Endless Possibilities,” really captures the essence of our department’s work. We are all on an aging journey, and each of us must find our own unique way. This brings me to an update on our Aging in Community series. As we have found through our community conversations, every person has a different idea on where they want to live as they age. Our 6-part series brought over 100 persons together on a monthly basis. In March we had a Developers Breakfast to bring entrepreneurs and planners together so that they can start working to make some of these alternative housing options a reality. We are a long way from starting to build, but at least we are all talking and planning for the future. Plans are also underway for the “In the Spirit of Healthy Aging” workshop (see page 11) to bring faith based organizations together with our department to build on the strengths of each of organization in serving our senior community. And finally, our Project EngAGE senior leaders have officially graduated and are out in the community building relationships and starting new partnerships. If you are interested in being a part of the next Project EngAGE class, please drop me an email. As always I love hearing from you and seeing you at the Senior Centers. And don’t forget to follow us on our new Facebook page!
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Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@orangecountync.gov
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We often think of summer as a relaxing time to sit back and do nothing. Well, not at the Orange County Senior Centers! Once again, the programming team and the Department on Aging’s staff have come up with some fantastic fun and educational programs. Please read every page in this issue to learn about all the interesting classes, programs, and services available. As you read, don’t forget to mark your calendars! If you would like to see something different, please contact me to discuss your programming idea(s) and we’ll try to work them into the schedule. The Orange County Senior Centers are FOR YOU. Let us know how to best meet your needs.
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 The Department on Aging has a brand new Facebook page and a new revamped website, www.orangecountync.gov/aging Check them out and become a Facebook Friend! May 28 is National Senior Health and Fitness Day – Let us help you to start to exercise by joining one of our exercise programs. See the National Senior Health and Fitness Day article on page 21 and the one on the benefits of Line Dancing on page 16. Music In Memory Check out the article about Music In Memory on page 16. Is there a way you can help? 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, 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, June 22 and July 27.
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Come to a Senior Center for “One Stop Shopping” Social workers at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center can help seniors, and disabled adults, apply for a variety of financial aid services - such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly Food Stamps), Energy Assistance, and Medicaid – and perhaps a free cell phone. They can also help people complete an application to reduce their Orange County real estate taxes. Our Aging Transition social workers are able to discuss your questions and concerns about these programs in a confidential setting, and to complete the required paper work. This is called, “One-Stop Shopping”. You go to the senior centers for programs, meals, exercises, classes, fellowship, trips, etc – and you can apply for special assistance, too! To find out if you qualify for any of these programs, call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-9682087, Mon - Fri, 9 am – 4 pm to make an appointment.
Do You Fit Your Car, or Does Your CARFIT You? CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging, and developed in collaboration with AARP, AAA, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The goals of the communitybased 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. All attendees must call the Seymour Center to register for a specific time to come for the session. Presenters: Jenny Womack MS OTR/L and guest CarFit technicians Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, May 31 (323004-03) 9 am – 12 noon
Be Safe Be Prepared - Are You Ready for Inclement Weather? Want a Warning Call Ahead of a Storm? Sign Up for CodeRED.
Interested in a Fan?
Once again, the Orange County Department on Aging is offering fans to people with limited incomes. If you’re interested, please contact Robin Bailin at the Seymour Center, 919-245-4252, or Dawn Smith at the Central Orange Senior Center, 919-2452015 for availability.
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 919-968-2087 - or come to the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center for more information, and to find out if you’re eligible to get on the Special Needs Registry. Be Smart – Don’t Be Left Unprepared! To find out if the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center Will be open after a storm - call the front desk after 8 am. Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015 Seymour Center: 919-968-2070
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In Praise of Age TV Show
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In Praise of Age (IPOA) is a weekly, award-winning television production dedicated to informing and entertaining older adults and the community on issues of aging. All half-hour shows are sponsored by the 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 p.m. on Time Warner Cable TV: Channel 8 in Chapel Hill Channel 4 in Carrboro and Channel 18 in the Durham area The program is replayed every Monday at 10:30 am at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center or on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. On the first Saturday of each month, IPOA will be highlighting an inspiring life story. This program series will feature Dr Stewart Fulbright, former UNC President Bill Friday and Former Hillsborough Mayor Fred Cates. June 7: “Dr. Stewart Fulbright and the Legacy of the Tuskegee Flyer ” Former Dean of the NCCU School of Business, Dr Stewart Fulbright, lays out the story of his experience as an Air Force pilot during World War II, and the long reach of segregation within national service at that time. Hosted by Florence Soltys. This IPOA program was the winner of 2007 Burke Media Award. (OAD20060422) June 14: “The Pearl Seymour Celebration Concert” held on Jan 25th by the Friends of the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center with the Orange County Department on Aging. The program features a diversity of musical talent from the community, including winners of the Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association contest. The concert and reception were held in honor and memory of Pearl Seymour, who loved music and passed away on Oct 28, 2011. She was a music teacher of the young and old, and played the church organ for many years. (PD20140125)
June 21: “Staying Mentally Healthy” Dr Lea Watson, Geriatric Psychiatrist, a UNC Medical School professor, reviews the key factors in staying mentally alert and active, including issues related to dementia. The program was part of an Aging 101 Series for Boomers and Beyond, sponsored by the Department on Aging. (PD20071001) June 28: “Summer Reading: Relax in Retirement with Pamela Duncan” Host Dr Bobbie Boyd Lubker interviews Pamela Duncan, a southern author raised in Black Mountain and Shelby, NC, about her love of writing about the south and the lives of the working class. They discuss her novels The Big Beautiful, Plant Life and Moon Women, and Pamela reads passages from one of her novels. Duncan currently teaches creative writing at Western Carolina University. (OAD20080712) July 5: “Dr William Friday: A Life Remembered: 1920 - 2012” Florence Soltys, host, has a personal conversation with Bill Friday, former President of UNC, sharing his early years, the people who influenced him and the changes that occurred during his administration, as well as some thoughts about aging services. In Memoriam: Dr William (Bill) Friday died on Oct 12, 2012. (OAD20011221) July 12: “Sugars: Natural & Artificial” Most people see artificial sugars as healthier alternatives to using natural sugar, but are they better for you? Marthsi Tsitsiwu, a Health Counselor from Marthsi Synchronized Wellness, presents the pros and cons of various types of sugars, to allow consumers to make informed choices. (PD20140319) July 19: “Prime Time Players Present Wally’s Wartime Radio Hit Parade: Part 1” The show is a musical recreation of a real “live” radio broadcast that takes place in Jan, 1944. The radio cast and crew are winding up their last show. The show’s host, Wally, is about to ship out to Basic Training and what remains of WWII, but Wally’s soon-tobe bride is missing. The Christian Women’s’ Shoes on Tap insist on staging a military floor show with dancing and singing to such favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and “Sentimental Journey.” Watch how the musical story develops. (PD20140201) July 26: Prime Time Players’ Present Wally’s Wartime Radio Hit Parade: Part 2” Watch the conclusion of this musical recreation of a real radio broadcast that takes place in Jan, 1944. (PD20140201)
Aug 2: “Fred S Cates Jr. -- A Hillsborough Original.” Host Jerry Passmore interviews former Mayor Cates of Hillsborough. During his 16 years as Mayor, he promoted the history of the town of Hillsborough, NC and developed key infrastructure for its future development. Mayor Cates also shares his family history, which was intertwined with the early town history for over 150 years. In Memoriam: Fred Cates died on Aug 22, 2010. (OAD20100123) Aug 9: “Aging Artfully: Senior Artists Colony” As part of the Aging in Community series, Tim Carpenter, developer and social entrepreneur from southern CA, presents his experience in developing the Burbank and Long Beach Senior Artists’ Colonies. Tim has been transforming affordable senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning and creativity. (PD20140218) Aug 16: ”Sensible Lives and Sustainable Neighborhoods: Part 1” Dave Wann, speaker, filmmaker, and author of Superbia, Affluenza and The New Normal, presents his prescription for transforming or “remodeling” existing neighborhoods into sustainable communities. Instead of simply remodeling our homes to “age in place”, the remodeled neighborhood can support, both physically and culturally, the aging process on a personal and community level. (PD20140318) Aug 23: ”Sensible Lives and Sustainable Neighborhoods: Part 2” Dave Wann continues his prescription for transforming or “remodeling” existing neighborhoods into sustainable communities. He provides numerous examples, by drawing on his own Harmony Village in Golden, CO. (PD20140318) Aug 30: “Las Vegas Night 2014 at the Central Orange Senior Center” Enjoy highlights of the Friends’ annual fundraising event held April 12, 2014, that includes music, dancing, dinner and table games such as blackjack and roulette, as well as an auction of items bid on with table winnings. (PD20140412)
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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 will hold its Annual Meeting at 1 pm on Friday, May 16, in the Seymour Center on Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Come jam with the Jammers, learn what the Friends have done this past year, and to enjoy the refreshments. The public is cordially invited to attend!
Website for the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center: www.friendsofcosc.net
The Friends of the Seymour Center raises money to supplement various programs and services held at the Seymour Center, and has a volunteer board of directors. Meetings are held the third 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 a one-time, or ongoing, basis. For more information, call Katherine Leith, President, at 919-929-9808.
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. We can always use tub seats, wheelchairs and rollators (4-wheeled walkers). If you have items you’d like to donate, please bring them to either senior center. You may request to receive a form acknowledging your donation. Thank you!
A volunteer with experience completing grant applications is needed as the Friends apply for various grants throughout the year. If interested, please contact Katherine Leith, President, at 919-929-9808. Friends of the Seymour Center Website: www.friendsseymourcenter.org
Caregivers’ Support
Need Transportation Help? 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/or expand the system to assist more people. If you have a transportation need or question, you can contact the Department on Aging’s new Mobility Manager by calling 919-717-1853.
Live alone? Worried That No One May Know if You Fall or Become Ill?
Did you know that the Department on Aging has a free Telephone Reassurance Program? Trained Volunteers make friendly calls every morning, Monday through Friday. If no one answers the phone, it is quickly followed up by the Aging Transitions staff. Falls in the night can be discovered within hours, or help can be sent to the home in time of need. You can rest assured at night. If interested in receiving Telephone Reassurance calls, please contact the Aging Transitions at 919-968-2087. Calls are free and confidential.
Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal and led by Pam Tillett, MSW. Reservations are not required. Supervised activities will be available for caregivers’ loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hrs in advance. For information and reservations, call 919-968-2087. To speak with Pam Tillett directly, call 919-245-4278. Central Orange SC 1st Tues: Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Fri:
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How Changes in the Voting Law May Affect You.
There are a lot of changes going into effect with the passage of the Voter Information and Verification Act (VIVA). Many of these changes involve ease of access to vote. In order to vote before the general election, you need to register or re-register (if you’ve changed mailing address, name, etc.) to vote 25 days before the election. In 2014, that means registering to vote by Oct 10. You may no longer register during early voting as a result of VIVA’s passage. However, it has now become easier to request an absentee ballot. You may do that be contacting the Orange County Board of Elections at 919-245-2350 or visiting www.co.orange.nc.us/elect to request an absentee ballot form. After they have received your request, the Board of Elections will send you an absentee ballot. Once you’ve voted absentee you must return the ballot signed, sealed and witnessed or notarized. These ballots may be requested up to 7 days prior to each election and postmarked by Election Day, Nov 4, 2014.
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Additionally, you will not be able to vote a straight party ticket for the 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. The sample ballots available at your polling place may be taken into the voting booth to help guide you through this process. Finally, after early voting the only way to ensure your vote is counted is to vote at your assigned polling place (precinct) on Election Day. There is another important Election Day change here as well. 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), you may look up your address at www.ncsbe.gov/webapps/pollingplace_search/
Special note: Voter ID’s will not be required in order to vote until January 2016. Nonetheless, you will be asked if you own one of the acceptable forms of identification as part of an effort to help eligible voters receive the proper identification credentials. Flyers with information about the acceptable forms of Voter Identification, and how to obtain them if necessary, can be found 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.
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Veteran Affairs (VA) Benefits Counselor to Hold 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.
AGING IN COMMUNITY: PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE The successful Aging in Community: Planning for our Future series will take a break over the summer to bring interest groups together to “dive deeper” into some of the housing options discussed this past year. A facilitated discussion is planned on May 31st with persons seriously interested in the further development of shared and cohousing (including pocket neighborhoods and senior artist colonies) or retrofitting existing neighborhoods (including Aging in Place “village” groups). If you are interested in joining this discussion, please contact Cherie Rosemond as soon as possible at crosemon@med.unc.edu or by calling the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087. Since we want to keep the groups small and interactive, participant numbers will be limited.
Don’t worry if this event is not convenient or if you are not ready to dig deeper into a particular housing option. Later in the summer, be on the lookout for announcements about an “Aging in Community” picnic. This will be another opportunity to continue to learn together, hear about recent plans, and explore new ideas. Seymour Center Sat. May 31
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Bi-Lingual (Chinese/English) Volunteers Needed at the Seymour Center
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. Seymour Center (353036) Tues, Jun 3, 10; Jul 1, 8; Aug 5, 12 Central Orange SC (255003) Tues, Jun 24; Jul 22; Aug 26
9 am – 12 noon 9 am – 12 noon
The Seymour Center is looking for bilingual volunteers who can help Mandarin/Cantonese speaking seniors with languagerelated services: translation, class assistance, interpretation and etc. Any amount of help will be appreciated. If you are bi-lingual and interested in spending some time with Chinese-speaking seniors at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough, please call the Chinese Help-line at 919259-0232.
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 non-judgmental and confidential setting to help you create an individualized action plan. Addressing budgeting, credit, debt and retirement, Compass Center for Women and Families’ financial counselors offer guidance and information to help you manage your money. Counseling is by appointment only and is available on a sliding scale fee based on income and ability to pay. For more information, 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
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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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. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” basis. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration desks are located near the pool tables at each Senior Center, and tickets are distributed as people sign in 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: Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17; Aug 7, 21 (257030-01) 12 noon
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.
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: Jun 2, 3; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18 (353053) 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. Refreshments are provided by Fosters Market in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@orangcountync.gov), Director, Orange County Department on Aging, for information.
LGBT SENIORS FILM SERIES Thursday, June 12, 6:45 PM Beginners (2011) Oliver is coming to grips with the imminent death of his father (Oscar winner Christopher Plummer), who, at 75, has one last secret: He’s gay. Inspired and confused by his father’s determination to find true love at last, Oliver tentatively pursues his own romance. Thursday, August 14, 6:45 PM Wish Me Away (2011) This poignant documentary, filmed over three years, profiles country music star Chely Wright, a devout Christian whose struggle to succeed in the music biz while hiding her homosexuality from her conservative family and fans caused her much anguish.
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
Orange County | North Carolina
Aging Help Information & Consultations
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
919-968-2087
www.orangecountync.gov/aging A member of the Chatham - Orange Community Resource Connections
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Estate Planning The Orange County Center of NC Cooperative Extension and the Orange County Dept on Aging are co-sponsoring a two-part series of workshops on Estate Planning at both the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center. Please register for one set of the sessions before the deadline of June 4. There will be opportunities for questions and answers during all sessions.
Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015
Project EngAGE We are honored to introduce the inaugural, 2014 Project EngAGE graduating class of Senior Leaders! Please join us in congratulating Gail Alberti, Bill Barrows, Barbara Breeze, Jaki Shelton Green, Sue Heckman, Cliff Leath, Dee Lowdermilk, Rod Magson, Lenore Martin, Betty Melanson, Yvonne Mendenhall, Delores Ramsey, Donna Scandlin, Tana Hartman Thorn, and Norma White.
Project EngAGE is an interactive senior leadership program that seeks to meet the growing needs of Orange County’s older adults by tapping into their existing talents and skills. The program’s mission and overarching goal is to engage and enable older adults in Orange County to serve as community resource leaders and to make our community an ideal place to age well. Through an innovative, experiential learning program, consisting of 12, five-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 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.
In April, OCDOA held a graduation ceremony at the Central Orange Senior Center, honoring these 15 Orange County leaders from Bingham, New Hope, Eno, Cedar Grove, Little River, Cheeks, Schley, and Chapel Hill. We commend the inaugural Project EngAGE class for their strong leadership, hard work, and passion for their Orange County communities, and look forward to supporting them in their next steps.
We are getting ready to launch the next Project EngAGE class – stay tuned for details! To nominate a Senior Leader for the next Project EngAGE cohort, or to learn more, please contact: Janice I. Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging 919-245-4255 jtyler@orangecountync.gov
Planning for Incapacity Topics include: Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances, and Living Trusts Presenter: Ms. Beth Tillman, Attorney-at-Law Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 19 (230010-01 ) 2 - 4 pm Final Wishes for Yourself and Your Property Topics include: Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Organ Donation, Disposition of Remains, and Planning Your Digital Afterlife Presenter: Ms. Beth Tillman, Attorney-at-Law Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 26 (230010-01) 2 - 4 pm
Seymour Center Workshops: 919-968-2070 Who’s in Charge? Topics include: Financial Powers of Attorney, Retirement Benefits, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Long Term Health Care, and Living Wills Presenter: Mr. Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law Seymour Center Wed, Jun 18 (333000) 2 – 4 pm Transferring Property by Gift, During Life and Beyond Topics include: Lifetime Gifts, Wills, Trusts, Joint Property, Beneficiary Designations, and Transfer Taxes Presenter: Mr. Steve Lackey, Attorney-at-Law Seymour Center Wed, Jun 25 (333000) 2 – 4 pm
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SENIOR TIMES NEWS & AGING TRANSITIONS
We’ve Got a New Look!
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Orange County Department on Aging (OCDoA) logo, revamped website, and our brand new Facebook page! These new marketing and informational tools are in keeping with the Master Aging Plan goals to expand OCDoA’s reach to all of Orange County’s older adult residents with information about OCDoA programs and services, as well as information about non-OCDoA community support services. Our motto, “Endless possibilities,” captures the essence of the OCDoA philosophy that no matter where you are on your aging journey, OCDoA is here to serve and enrich your life along the way. The possibilities are endless! Visit our revamped website at www.orangecountync.gov/aging At first glance you might think
the site is the same, but you will find that the content and navigation has been reorganized to make information easier to find and more user-friendly. This is phase one of a multi-phase web development project. In the near future, we will migrate to a new web content management system that will further enhance the user’s experience when visiting our site for information and resources. Finally, we hope you will “like us” on our Facebook page. Become a fan of OCDoA on Facebook and keep up-to-date on events as they happen, share comments and information, and stay connected to the OCDoA community. The OCDoA Facebook page is accessible by typing OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging in the search box at www.facebook.com or by visiting the following link: facebook.com/OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging
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“In the Spirit of Healthy Aging� Workshop for Faith-Based Organizations Planned for This Summer As part of the process to prepare for the expanding and diverse aging population throughout the county, the Orange County Department on Aging has initiated outreach and relationship building with faith based organizations in the area. The Department on Aging will host an event this summer. To inform faith-leaders about the programs and services offered by the Department and to discuss ways that the two groups can work together. The event will begin with a presentation about the capabilities, programs and services offered to older adults through the Department on Aging and local faith-based organizations, with break-out sessions on topics such as: Engaging older adults in the faith community Transportation – Challenges and solutions Offering exercise classes Starting caregiver support groups Health information sessions (dementia, fall prevention, diabetes management, etc) If this is something that interests you, please consider participating in the workshop, as well as promoting it among your congregation. For more information, contact Rev. Steven Warnock at 919-358-6058 or steven.warnock@chathamorangecrc.org or call 919-245-4276.
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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
SENIOR TIMES NEWS & AGING TRANSITIONS
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 Pharmacy-Ram’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 CareHWY 54, University Mall-Cameron’s & Service Desk, Weaver Street Market. Outdoor Racks: Tyler’s Restaurant, Carrboro – Corner of S. Greensboro and Main Streets, Flyleaf Books, Hargraves Recreation Center, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North & University Mall), Kinetix Health Club, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS) on Homestead Rd, Park & Ride Lot Old Fayetteville Rd, Seymour Center outside, Trading Post Market & Grill-New HWY 86, UNC Ambulatory Care Center (Mason Farm Rd), Hillsborough: Balloons Above Orange, Brookshire Nursing Home, Cardinal State Bank, Carillon Senior Living, Carolina Vision, Central Orange Senior Center, Chamber of Commerce, Dentist Dr Sam Chang (N Churton St), Dentist Dr Berry Holly (Meadowlands), Duke Family Practice, Durham Tech-OC campus student break room, Hillsborough Medical Clinic-Corbin St, Hillsborough Pharmacy (Daniel Boone Village), OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission) Meals on Wheels and Thrift Shop, Orange County Government (West Campus on Margaret Lane), Orange County Health Dept, Orange County Library, Orange County Manager’s Office lobby, Orange County School Board, Service Department (New Hwy 86), State Employees’ Credit Union (both locations), Town of Hillsborough Mayor’s office, UNC Family Medicine (Old Hwy 86), Weaver St Market. Outdoor Racks: Bojangles, Central Orange Senior Center, Cup-A-Joe, newsstand corner downtown, Daniel Boone Village news racks, Durham Tech Park & Ride lot, Eno Haven Apts., Farm & Garden HWY 86N, Handy Andy’s (Caldwell), HWY 70 BBQ, Lloyd’s Citgo, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS), Randy’s Citgo, Red & White Convenience Store (Efland), Triangle SportsPlex Person County: 501BP Gas Station
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Are You Turning 65 in the Next Six Months? Welcome to Medicare! Are you in the “Boomer” generation? Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Are you feeling 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 on March 6, and 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 subsidies that help pay for Medicare Part B and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) premiums. To register call Central Orange Senior Center 919-245-2015, Seymour Center 919-968-2070. Central Orange SC 6 – 7:30 pm Seymour Center 1 – 3 pm
Thurs, June 5 (223003-02) Wed, July 2 (322500-02)
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Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@co.orange.nc.us Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker 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 Aging Transitions Help-Line: 919-968-2087 Monday - Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Chapel Hill’s Senior Real Estate Specialist ResidenTial Real esTaTe 919/933-8500 • 800/382-0673
Tony Hall
311 W. Rosemary St. • Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Email: tonyhall@tonyhallassociates.com www.tonyhallassociates.com
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Giving a Little - Adds a Lot
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities
By RSVP Volunteer Annette Jurgelski Davis Waters wanted to do more in retirement than sit at home watching TV. “I was looking for an activity to fill my time,” he says, “and I knew that I wanted to be in a school environment.” He contacted the Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program for assistance with a volunteer match.
morning at the media center, he sits down individually with these students to practice their reading skills. Sandra Lindley, the school literacy coach, says that the students Davis works with really look forward to these visits from the soft-spoken, white-haired man with the kindly smile.
Davis’ goal was quickly realized at Cameron Park Elementary School, which needed help in the media center. For several years, he has been reporting to the media center every Tues and Thurs to help with the numerous tasks inherent in running a library. Much of his time is spent shelving books and helping youngsters select appropriate reading materials. “Students tend to select books by eyecatching covers,” he notes, “and the selection may be beyond their reading level.”
A native of the Carolinas, Davis was born in SC and educated in NC. He earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte and a master’s degree from Wake Forest University. His studies focused on history, and his professional career utilized this training. For 33 years, he worked for the Division of Archives and History, NC Department of Cultural Resources. His first job was with the NC Museum of History, where he ran the Tar Heel Junior Historian program. Other job assignments have sent him to Historic Edenton and to Carter’s Grove Plantation at Colonial Williamsburg. In the years before his retirement in 2005, he was site manager for Bennett Place,
Through the RSVP, Davis has also become a “Reading Partner” with two second-graders at Cameron Park. Before beginning his
the historic farmhouse in Durham where General Johnston’s surrender to General Sherman wrote the final chapter of the Civil War. Since retiring, Davis has enjoyed reading, writing a book, solving word puzzles and travelling with his wife. These activities and a wood carving class at Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough have made his life pleasant, while the time he spends volunteering has added meaning and purpose. “Volunteering means giving a little bit of myself to help others,” he says. “I think it’s important for seniors to mentor the younger generation and to give them guidance. I hope that my interactions with the kids have helped them realize that adults are interested in what they are doing.” Both Lindley and school librarian Michele Hughes have high
“I’ve come full circle, now, working with kids again.” Davis Waters realized that with all his travels and other activities, something was still missing. Volunteering as a “Reading Partner” has helped to fill the void. praise for Davis’ work and express a need for volunteers. Budget cuts have eliminated some school support staff and increased the need for help to preserve vital programs. Consider adding a new dimension to your life. Follow Davis’ example by becoming an RSVP volunteer. Contact Judy at 919-245-4243.
RSVP Volunteers Honored
SENIOR CENTER GARDENS’ WISH LIST
Three Orange County RSVP Volunteers were among those honored by Chapel Hill’s Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt for their outstanding contributions to the community. The volunteers are Arthelia Hampton, Lee Pavao and Martha Brunstein. Congratulations!
Thanks to volunteers at both senior centers for beautiful entrances! Please consider sharing any of your garden EXTRAS with a Senior Center!
• Rain chain • Potting soil • 50 gallon clay color rain barrel
• 15” or larger ceramic or hard plastic pots Contact: Cyndee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-4250
Welcome, New RSVP Volunteers
Leslie Barnett, Terry Bennett, Mary Boardman, Jeanne Chamberlin, Regina Dozier, Glenda Floyd, Jeanne Freeman, Elizabeth Hamilton, Vivian Herndon-Latta, Cheryl Hill, Gillian “Jill” Howard, Jeffrey Klee, Betsy Parker, Brent Parrish, JoAnn Rubin, Martha Tsitsiwu
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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
• May 24 & 31 & June 7 Saturday CERT training: Help build capacities of neighborhoods themselves to take care of their neighbors until help can arrive or assist with public education events. We can’t predict the next disaster for Orange County, but we can prepare our neighborhoods! www.orangecountync. gov/emergency/CERTProgram • June 5, RSVP Annual Volunteer Recognition Event by invitation, Friday Center in Chapel Hill, 6 - 9 pm • September training, school volunteers, see separate article
• Seeking detail-oriented volunteer with passion for travel and excellent research and communication skills as Travel Program Assistant to help organize domestic tours for senior center participants from Saturday getaways to extended overnight excursions. Can work from home or at senior center in Chapel Hill. Each trip may take 15 hours a week over two months to plan • Senior Times distributors to fill newspaper racks at sites in Chapel Hill and Carrboro approx. 1 hr, 6 - 8 times a year
• 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. • Teach English to the Asian English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner Class at Seymour Center. Free ESL training • Get linked to a library. Apply your search and find skills with shelf maintenance, missing items, display maintenance
• Volunteers to help with publicity, watering, planting teams, special projects for Seymour Center entry gardens
• Summer Volunteers to exercise dogs, play with cats, check water bowls, brush or groom, basic training
• Job Coach volunteers to share your knowledge: resumes, computer skills and internet job searches
• 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 in difficult situations access an agency’s programs or refer them to community resources • Apply your skills to help out, meet diverse people and make a difference as Office Volunteers: ArtsCenter, IFC (front desk Women’s Shelter), OC Animal Shelter, OC Literacy Council, Rape Crisis, Seymour Center (evenings or weekends)
Volunteers, Music and Memory Music has the power to revive deeply stored memories in individuals with dementia and has been shown to reduce depression and agitation. Volunteers are needed to help launch a new OC Department on Aging program “Music in my Mind.” They will help bring personalized music through the use of iPODs to special seniors with cognitive challenges in a long-term care facility or in their home. They will meet with the client to identify music choices, download them to an iPOD and help with operation. Then, the volunteer will return monthly to update the music playlist. Volunteers are not expected to help with costs and will receive training on memory and music research, downloading music from the internet, and basic iPOD operation. Music in my Mind Volunteers give special people an opportunity to listen to music in a familiar setting. Interested? Contact the RSVP Volunteer Program 919-245-4241
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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 as a Senior Education Corps (SEC) volunteer. SEC 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-2nd grade and reading tutors for other grades, 1 - 2 times weekly. Free training. • For new and returning RSVP volunteers going to an Orange County School (OCS), September 9 training 9 am - 2 pm will be led by OCS Literacy Specialists to include tips and hands-on activities. They will also learn the why’s and how’s of assessment tools. Lunch will be provided for those who pre-register
• For new Chapel Hill-Carrboro School volunteers, training will be in late September 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 get involved with helping 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. Fall training 2014 SEC is an intergenerational partnership linking the talents and experiences of older adults with the curiosity and energy of children of all ages. Its members serve in the educational arena from tutoring, storytelling, helping teachers or school libraries with special projects to sharing a cultural event. Call the Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program 919-245-4243.
RSVP Event to Honor Volunteers
Save the date! Orange County’s RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program’s 40th Volunteer Recognition Celebration will be held Thurs, June 5 from 6 - 9 pm at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Details were sent by invitation to RSVP Volunteers. If you have not sent your response card but plan to attend, please call the RSVP office 919-245-4240 on or before May 19.
The light in their eyes provides a glimpse into why many Orange County’s 55+ residents have worked so hard as volunteers over the years – and continue to do so. As one of the first RSVP Volunteer Programs initiated in NC in 1973, RSVP began with 14 volunteers and six local nonprofit agencies. This year we will honor over 450 RSVP volunteers, age 55 and older, who served more than 70 different organizations. Several volunteers will receive honorable mention based on their service years or for reaching a milestone of RSVP lifetime hours.
Annually, Orange County RSVP volunteers contribute approximately 45,000 service hours with a value of $946,800 to the community (the current NC value is $21.04 per volunteer hour as determined by the 2013 Independent Sector).
The event is FREE for invited RSVP volunteers and $15 to bring a guest. Questions? Call 919-245-4240.
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.
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LINE DANCING for HEALTHY BENEFITS
WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
By RSVP Volunteer Annette Jurgelski Line Dancing, one of the most popular activities at the Senior Centers, has a long history. It is closely allied to folk dancing, which was practiced in Europe before America was discovered. A distinguishing feature is that line dancing requires no partner – which has brought to the dance floor many who would otherwise be sitting on the sidelines.
fun and exercise to up to 40 participants each week
While line dancers do not usually touch each other, their movements are highly synchronized. Everyone moves to the same beat. Country music originally provided the beat, but since the 1970’s many popular music styles, including pop, swing, rock and roll, disco, and Latin, have been incorporated into the line dancers’ repertoire.
In Hillsborough, line dancing was formerly offered by Orange County’s Recreation Department before the Central Orange Senior Center was established. Today’s three instructors are all veterans of Recreation Department. classes. Esther Booker and Patsy Wilson collaborate on a Thursday morning class; Becky Walker teaches classes on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, as well as a beginner’s class on Wednesday evenings.
A lot of seniors choose to line dance. The Central Orange Senior Center offers three weekly toe tapping, hip swinging sessions and the Seymour Center offers one. With an average enrollment of 8 to 20, these groups are providing
Why do line dancers choose this route to fitness? “Need the exercise,” is a repeatedly cited motivation, but there are other incentives as well. “I like the music,” says one dancer. “We get to socialize,” says another. A third cites the benefits to the brain of memorizing each dance’s steps.
Bruce Gillooly, the dance instructor at the Seymour Center, started stepping to music at age
seven, when his mother enrolled him in a class where he learned tap and ballet. Liking the combination of music and motion, he maintained an interest in dance through the twelfth grade, developing skill in line dancing along with other dances. After retiring from a 31-year career with IBM, he decided to teach dancing as a second career. His line dancing class is held at Seymour on Monday afternoons. Both Becky and Bruce are volunteers with the Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program. All four instructors are convinced that line dancing benefits physical health. The movement is good for the muscles and joints, they say, and improves balance. Simultaneously, the fast pace exercises the heart, while learning new steps challenges the brain. As for mental health, they agree that line dancing is above all fun. “People who participate love it;” Gillooly says. “It makes them happy; it improves their lives.”
Music can awaken deep emotions, even in people with advanced dementia. This is why there is Music in my Mind. Orange County is working to bring the gift of personalized music to individuals who need it most, through partnerships with long-term care facilities, home care companies, and private caregivers. Become a part of this effort by donating a new or gently-used iPod or making a financial donation for the purchase of an iTunes gift card. Or, give your time by becoming a volunteer – helping indi-
viduals with dementia and their caregivers develop personalized playlists and experience renewed life. In the coming months, Music in my Mind will be assisting several long term care facilities in the county to begin creating 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
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F Dr. Carol Giuliani, a physicalE therapist and UNC professor givesp physical function screenings atc both senior centers. These screen-p ings are simple tests that establishe g what people can do physically –o including their balance and agility.c “Exercise has to be fun,” she says.N “Rather than give my patients listsd h of regular, boring exercises, I try tod find out what people like to do andv build a program around that. Dancing is a good alternative, especiallyD for people who danced when theythe D were younger. The key to any ex-P ercise program is sticking with it.D Line dancing provides such a goodo mix of balance, strength, endur-t o ance and cognitive training whilem people have FUN that it seemst an excellent choice for exercise.”t The function screens are avail-c able FREE to adults 55 and older by scheduling an appointment at either senior center. Call 919-9682070 for the Seymour Center, and 919-245-2015 for the Central Orange Senior Center.
homes. There will be training for those who will be using the iPods with people who will be able to experience the “magic” music can bring them as their brains “emerge”. For questions or more information, contact Ethan Lechner, Music in my Mind Committee Chair at 919-968-2087. You can make a difference in people’s lives!
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WELLNESS SPECIAL EVENTS
From the Health Expert lEveryone is welcome! Call the approspriate Center to register. The minimum tclass size is 2, and the maximum is 20 -participants. Check the individual classhes 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 sdifferent topics, the Wellness Program hosts a variety of professionals. This odoes not mean an endorsement of prodviders, services, or method of treatment. yDementia and Alzheimer’s and ythe Need for Proper Specialized Dental Care -Patricia Poole RDH, BS, MS is from the .Dental Ecology Program at UNC School dof Dentistry. She will be speaking about -the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s on the person affected and how they emay become less able to clean their steeth effectively or understand that their ”teeth need to be kept clean. Caregivers, -come out to learn how to provide better r t -Diabetes Self-Management dEducation Program Do you have diabetes? Would you like -to learn more about how to manage it? This program will cover the basics of diabetes including: nutrition and meal planning, medications and monitoring, exercise, living with diabetes, and detection and control of complications. It meets the standards of the American Diabetes Association and will be led by OC Health Department’s Registered Dietitians, Registered Nurses, and other health care professionals for a comprehensive care plan to manage your diabetes. A medical provider referral is needed to enroll in the program. For more information, please call 919-245-2381. Fee: Medicare (no co-pay), Medicaid ($3 copay) and some private insurance will pay for this program. There is a sliding scale fee based on income. Southern Human Services, Center, Chapel Hill or Whitted Services Center, Hillsborough Thurs, Jun 12, 19; Jul 10, 17; Aug 14, 21 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 on-
Senior Times dental care for your clients or loved ones. Seymour Center Wed, Jun 4 (352352-01) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 18 (252252-06) 11 – 11:45 am Medical Terminology Evelyn Yankana is a retired RN. She will talk about how useful it is to have general information on what some common medical terms mean to better understand your condition, medication or treatment plans. Come with your questions and join in the discussion. Seymour Center Wed, Jul 9 (352352-02) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Jul 16 (252252-07) 11 - 11:45 am Diabetes Melissa James is a registered dietician and a licensed nutritionist who will be speaking about diabetes and wellness. Diseases such as diabetes are manageable at any age. You can take control of diabetes as you age and prevent its problems. Come get your questions answered and join in the discussion. Seymour Center Wed, Aug 6 (352352-03) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Aug 20 (252252-08) 11 – 11:45 am
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. Discovering Inner Resources and Personal Peace The purpose of the Peace Education Program (PEP) is to help participants discover their own inner resources—innate tools for living such as Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity,
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University Mall Walking Program Mall opens for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * June 17 The Importance of Cardiovascular Health in Maintaining Optimal Hearing and Balance for the Aging Body Will Hoole , Au.D., CCC-A - UNC Hearing & Communication Center Our body systems rely on the timely delivery of oxygen and nutrients to function properly, and our hearing and balance system is no exception. We will discuss the impact of aging and the importance of diet and exercise in optimizing our hearing sensitivity and balance function.. July 15 George Linney – Fleet Feet Why Do Your Feet Hurt While Walking? All walkers are not the same and your shoes may only be appropriate for one fitness activity. These days there are a mind-numbing variety of shoes for every possible activity. Do walkers need different shoes for strolling vs. racewalking vs. hiking? Does it really matter? Come hear how Fleet Feet ensures that runners and walkers of all abilities (and ages) are fit with the proper footwear and technical apparel to meet their individual needs. August 19 Movement is Medicine Lori Smith – Brookdale SeniorLiving Optimum Life is a culture of wellness that encompasses six dimensions: physical, emotional, purposeful, social, spiritual and intellectual. Physical wellness is supported in large part by exercise and movement. While movement is a physical activity it impacts all of the other dimensions of wellness and is one of the single most important wellness activities that anyone can engage in. Come and experience some movement with professional dancer instructor and choreographer Richard Hensley. 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 18 Choice, Hope and Contentment. The PEP program is a media-based educational program, created by The Prem Rawat Foundation, and facilitated by volunteers. The Peace Education Program will meet for five weeks, with a one week break, then five more sessions. Participants may attend any or all of the sessions. Each session includes several video segments, times for reflection, accompanying reading material, and a workbook for each participant. There are no tests, as the program is about individual self-discovery—something that is unique for each person. These customized, interactive workshops are non-religious and non-sectarian.
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Facilitator: Gary Schmoock, Jeff Stevens & assistants Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354060) Tuesdays Jun 10 – Aug 18 (with one week off) 1:30 – 2:45 pm Hydrate for Health Research Project We want to hear from you! The Institute on Aging (IOA) at UNC - Chapel Hill revised the Hydrate for Health fact sheets and toolkit based on your feedback through focus groups last fall. They are now featured on the IOA website. Please visit the link below to read through the fact sheets and take a brief survey. Your feedback is very important because it will provide ideas on how to improve the fact sheets. Thank you for your help! www.aging.unc.edu/hydrate-for-health/ If you have any questions, please contact Celine Marquez at the IOA at csmarque@email.unc.edu Juicing for Health Have you ever tried your favorite organic fruits and vegetables in the juice form? Martha Tsitsiwu, Holistic Health Counselor, will share the importance of juicing in a healthy diet. Come sample some of her special fruit and veggie recipes and learn how to enhance your vitality and energy through juicing. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Aug 14 (332250) 11 am Central Orange SC Fri, Aug 29 (232253-01) 10:30 am 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
Senior Times expired, unused and unwanted medication in a safe and easy way through a prescription drug drop box at each of the police department main office locations. Throughout Orange County, residents have three drug disposal locations available: Carrboro Police Department Carrboro Century Center 100 North Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 Chapel Hill Police Department 828 Martin Luther King Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Hillsborough Police Department 127 North Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Smoke Cessation Program – Freshstart Freshstart is a group based tobacco cessation support program, designed to help individuals plan a successful quit smoking attempt by providing essential information, skills for coping with cravings, and group support. The information and activities received from Freshstart will help you discover why you smoke and what motivates you to quit smoking. Freshstart incorporates the most current guidelines for tobacco cessation into four face to face group support sessions. In each session the participant will learn concise material that will help him or 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 smokefreenc@orangecountync.gov. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (312000 -02) Session I: Wed, Jun 4 2 - 3 pm Wed, Jun 11 2 - 3:30 pm Wed, Jun 18 2 -3:30 pm Wed, Jun 25 2 – 3 pm Session II: (312000 -03) Wed, Aug 6 2 – 3 pm Wed, Aug 13 2 - 3:30 pm Wed, Aug 20 2 - 3:30 pm Wed, Aug. 27 2 – 3 pm
WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Blood Pressure Monitoring A volunteer RN or LPN is on-site to take blood pressures. RSVP provides the volunteers. Free automated blood pressure machines are available at both Senior 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, Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 (352502) 9:30 am – 1 pm Esthetic /Natural Skin Care Spa Receive a facial with Massage by Getty Nejad, Licensed Esthetician & Registered Nurse. Call a Senior Center to schedule your 30-min appointment. Please note the “no- show” policy. Fee: $25 Central Orange SC (252512) 1st & 3rd Fri 10 am – 3 pm Seymour Center (352503) 2nd & 4th Fri 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: $12/visit for Orange County residents $25/visit for non-residents. * Note: “No-Show” Policy for Fit Feet Clients is to collect $6 for Orange County residents and $12.50 for nonresidents 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 Se-
June - August 2014 nior Center will bill the client for expenses. Further appointments will not be allowed until this fee has been received. Central Orange SC, 919- 245-2015 2nd & 4th Wed, Jun 11, 25 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Jul 9, 23 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Aug 13, 27 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed, Jun 4,18 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Jul 2, 16 1st & 3rd Wed, Aug 6, 20 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd Wed, Jun 11; Jul 9; Aug 13 (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 919-8434096. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Seymour Center Personal Trainer Services This service is available to all Seymour Center Fitness Room Members. Each member is permitted one annual FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton BS /ACE Certified Personal Trainer. 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 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 CEN-
June - August 2014 TRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER’S SPORTSPLEX MEMBERSHIP RATE. Participants receive recommendations for individual improvements. Do you want to know how you can improve your strength, balance and agility over time, or how your fitness levels compare with others your age? A physical therapist will give you a written report with your functioning levels. The assessment will take about 45-minutes to complete, including your personal feedback. If you have any questions about the program, contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. This service is provided in part by the UNC Program on Physical Therapy in the Schools of Allied Health, a division of the UNC School of Medicine. Call 919-968-2070 for the Seymour Center, and 919-2452015 for the Central Orange SC for an appointment and to receive your forms. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Jun, 13, 20; Jul 11, 18; Aug 8, 15 (252503) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Jun 6; Aug 1 (352506) 9 am – 4 pm *Holiday Jul 4 Reiki Would you like to increase your energy and circulation? Relieve stress and pain, or improve sleep? Reiki can help with all of these - and more. It adjusts according to the needs of the recipient while supporting the body’s natural healing abilities and balancing body energy. Dr Oz says Reiki is one of his favorite alternative medicine remedies, and that he and his family have been using it for years. What should you expect? During a Reiki session the recipient lies comfortably and fully clothed on a massage table while listening to soothing music. This creates a relaxed state while allowing the body to use its natural healing abilities. Call Lorraine Lewis (for the Seymour Center) at 919967-2215, a Reiki practitioner for 25 years or e-mail: lorrainelewis@earthlink.net . For the Central Orange SC, contact Sallie McDevitt at 919-491-8359, a Reiki practitioner for 11 years, or email: sallie.reiki@gmail. com. Call the Seymour Center at 919968-2070, or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: Seymour Center: $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs Central Orange SC: $10/15 min, $25/30 min, $35/45 min, $55/1 hr *Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Central Orange SC Mondays (252506) 2: 30 – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Wed (352564) 12 noon – 5 pm
Senior Times Telehealth Monitoring Would you like to be able to track your blood pressure, weight and pulse on a weekly basis without having to write anything? You can by participating in this program, a free computer-monitoring health care system. Participating clients will be screened for risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The screening includes answering health questions and obtaining blood pressure, pulse, and weight. Clients are eligible to participate in the kioskmonitoring program, which will be a self-management program. The Telehealth monitor is made possible by the Carol Woods’ Community Connections project funded by Duke Endowment. Contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270, to schedule your initial appointment. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm Therapeutic Massage Dede Banks is a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #2009. She has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas, or get a total body massage. Call 919-968-2070 for appointment. Fees: $50/50 minutes; $55/1 hour; $65/ 1.5 hours. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center (352512) Tues & Thurs 9 am - 2 pm Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a 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 919968-2070 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
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Walmart Walking Program * 3rd THURSDAY EACH MONTH * Additionally, Walmart is open for Walkers Every Monday – Friday at 8 a.m. June 19 Habitual Snacking Alicia Reid – SportsPlex Instructor Alicia Reid is a fitness trainer for Orange County’s SportsPlex. Snacking habits are ingrained triggers through years of careful practice (those Pringles don’t eat themselves). Your brain needs a trigger before it starts enacting a new habit. If you crave food even when you are not hungry come listen to Ms Reid’s presentation about routine snacking habits. July 17 Exercising in the Summer Kari Spitzner Wilkinson – UNC Meadowmont Wellness Center Taking time to exercise has never been more important than when you are an older adult. Do not allow environmental influences such as warmer temperatures affect your physical activity. August 21 Therapeutic Massage Toni Shaw – Orange County Dept on Aging Manual therapy has great health benefits. It can decrease muscle tension, pain, stress and depression. If you have never tried massage, come learn about its benefits and what the Senior Centers’ Massage Therapists can offer you! 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
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Therapeutic Massage Advanced Movement With Mike Toni Shaw is certified in therapeutic This advance strength training class massage, has extensive experience targets major muscle groups using working with older adults. She can various equipment and body weight. focus on problematic areas, or give a Advance strength training incorpototal body massage. It’s your choice! rates balance and functional moveCall 919-245-2015 for an appointment. ments intended to help tone muscles, Fees: $10/15 minutes; $25/30 min- burn fat and improve bone density. utes; $35/45 minutes; and $55/1 hour. Instructor: Mike Patterson Gift certificates are available. Please Fee: $6/class note the “no-show” fee policy below. Seymour Center (352100) Central Orange SC Tuesdays 1 – 1:50 pm Mondays (252509) 9 am – 2 pm Aerobics – Arthritis FoundaTrager – Gentle Body Therapy tion Exercise Program Lorraine Lewis, certified Trager Prac- This class offers participants the titioner, provides one-on-one sessions evidence-based Arthritis Foundation based on work done by Dr Milton Trag- Exercise Program, “Take Control with er. You will experience greater ease, Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maxicomfort, joy, mobility (it helps to “oil” mum 25. the joints), balance and peaceful re- Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. laxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call Fee: FREE 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Central Orange SC Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Mon & Wed (252001-1) 10 – 10:50 am Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center Ageless Grace 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (352514) This class for anti-aging consists of 21 Appointments only simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease, and can be done by almost anyNote: “No-Show” Policy for Esthetic, one of any age or ability. The moveTherapeutic Massage and Trager Cli- ment sequences focus on the healthy ents is to collect $20 for a scheduled ap- longevity of the body, mind, emotions, pointment if it’s not cancelled a minimum and spirit. All exercises are designed of 24 hours before the scheduled time. to be practiced in a chair and consist If proper notice has not been given and/ of natural movements. Each of the or there is a client “no-show”, the Senior 21 tools focuses on different anti-agCenter will bill the client for expenses. ing techniques - joint mobility, spinal Further appointments will not be allowed flexibility, cognitive function, systemic until this fee has been received. stimulation, balance and confidence. Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15. WELLNESS CLASSES Instructor: Salli Benedict, Ageless Grace certified instructor, 919-929Program registrations are necessary: 8621 and 919-218-6660 (cell) Program participants should bi-annu- Fee: FREE (registration preferred) ally complete, or update, their registra- Central Orange SC tion forms which are available at the Wednesdays (252013-01) senior centers’ front desks. Fees for 11:15 am – 12 noon classes may be mailed or brought to the appropriate center. Credit cards, Gentle Joy of Yoga cash or checks made payable to OrIt’s never too late to enjoy the many ange County Department on Aging, health benefits of yoga! The practice are acceptable. Registration is nec- of yoga’s stretching and strengthenessary for ALL classes with a fee, and ing exercises and the breathing and free ones. For the Central Orange relaxation techniques can help to imSenior Center in Hillsborough call 919- prove your sense of well-being. Yoga 245-2015, and for the Seymour Center is an ideal form of exercise because its in Chapel Hill, call 919-968-2070. movements are smooth and adaptable offering opportunities to promote good Fee waivers/reductions are available bone health as well as gain strength based on assessed financial need for all and flexibility to your spine and joints. fitness classes. Contact Latonya Brown, Class begins with stretching and Wellness Coordinator at 919-245-4270 breathing exercises designed to relieve for more information. All participants’ in- stress and calm the mind. Class conformation is kept confidential. tinues with a wide range of poses that enhance strength, mobility, range of Participants are encouraged to take motion, balance, and body awareness. any fitness class for the first time at no The poses used are adapted to everycharge to determine if the class meets one at any level of health and fitness their needs. and are done either standing or seated.
Chairs and props keep everyone safe and supported. Yoga does get better with age - and age gets better with yoga!! Joy has practiced yoga for many years and received her Yoga Teacher Certification in May 2011. She completed a Certificate of Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors from Duke Integrative Medicine in April 2013. Instructor: Joy Gornto RYT Fee: $6/class Central Orange SC Mon & Thurs (252012-06, 07, 08) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (352023-08) 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, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. Class offers the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Take Control with Exercise. Class minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352008) 10 – 10:50 am or Tues & Thurs (352008) 2:15 – 3:05 pm NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) NIA is the latest fusion in mind-body wellness. Joyful and exhilarating practice combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It provides a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Class minimum 6, maximum 25. Instructor: Marty Broda, certified NIA instructor. Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Seymour Center Wednesdays (352016-04, 10, 11, 12) 3:55 - 4:50 pm Pacesetter Class A 45-min class is designed to keep you moving with a low impact workout that includes several optional cardio “bursts” of greater intensity. The last segment of class employs optional mild resistance for sculpting and gentle stretching for muscle tone and bal-
June - August 2014 ance. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. $3/week for non-members. Payable at the SportsPlex. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252011-01) 8:45 – 9:40 am
Pilates Pilates is a form of resistance exercise that focuses on strengthening the abdomen and back or “core” muscles to improve flexibility, posture, and balance. Slow, controlled movements help increase bone density using your own body weight or light hand weights. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Connie Winstead. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes, or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mondays (352010- 05, 06, 07) 2:15 – 3:05 pm Thursdays (352010-14, 15, 16) 3:20 – 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 (252015-06, 07, 08) 7 – 8 pm
Salli’s Senior Workout When was the last time you enjoyed exercising? Join this fantastic and fun fitness class, taught to Chapel Hill seniors since 1986. The music is great, the people are great, and it’s good for you, too! Your flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and coordination will all increase. The class incorporates movements from yoga, physical therapy and dance, and is done in chairs or standing. Not only will you be glad you came, but you’ll leave smiling! Class minimum 4, maximum 25. Instructor: Salli Benedict, MPH, certified fitness instructor and health educator 919-929-8621 and 919-2186660 (cell). Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am
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Salli’s Senior Yoga Whether you are new to yoga, or looking for a more gentle yoga class, Salli’s Senior Yoga will give you the many benefits of yoga without getting on the floor. Classic yoga poses are adapted for chair and standing. Set to serene music, you will move gently through yoga poses
to improve your spine and joint flexibility, strength, balance, and breathing. Instructor has been teaching senior fitness in the Chapel Hill community for over 25 years, and practicing yoga for most of her life. She is a health educator, author and lecturer, certified fitness instructor, and specialized senior yoga instruc-
“Make a Move Towards Better Health!” “Make a Move Towards Better Health!” is the 2014 National Senior Health and Fitness Day’s theme for its annual celebration on Wed, May 28. To celebrate the 21st annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, 100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the US. This special day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults, and has a goal to keep them healthy and fit. In Orange County, everyone is encouraged to make a special effort on Wed, May 28 to make, and take, some time - 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes to exercise, walk and just move. During the week of May 27– May 30, people may select one day to take advantage of the Wellness Program’s offering to take one fee-based exercise classes for FREE or drop by the Seymour Fitness Room or Triangle SportsPlex, to check out how you might become healthy. This is to encourage everyone to exercise and ““Make a Move Towards Better Health!”. Please see the Wellness Section for a listing of the exercise classes and fitness room hours. Central Orange SC Tues – Fri, May 27– 30 8 am – 8 pm Seymour Center Tues – Fri, May 27 – 30 8 am – 9 pm
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 Annual Rate: Paid in Full by:
Individuals Couple $300 (one lump sum) $420 Cash, Check, Credit Card, or monthly $25 drafts for individuals and $35 drafts for couples.
The $49 new membership fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and payment of the membership fee. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the bi-annual required physical function screen, may join the SportsPlex at the following rates: Individual: $35.99 – monthly $431.88 – annually Couple: $49.99 – monthly $599.88 – annually Scholarships are available. Direct requests to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Mon - Sat: 5:30 am – 10 pm • Mon - Sat: Pool closes at 9 pm • Sundays: 12 noon – 7 pm Personal Trainer Appointments Schedule an appointment directly with SportsPlex approved trainers at 919-644-0339.
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Page 22 tor. She brings her joy of movement, sense of humor, gentle guidance, and commitment to fitness to every class she teaches. Instructor: Salli Benedict Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Fridays (352030-07, 08, 09) 11 – 11:50 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 #703 – Seymour Center Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/ class Central Orange SC Fridays (252006-01) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Mondays (352019) 11 – 11:50 am Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Practice Sessions Come practice this simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. This will be a practice of the following techniques - Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Practice sessions monthly are free, and if dates change you would be notified by email or phone to confirm the date. If you have not come before or are new to the area, or if you have a question, please call Martha, 919-933-2899. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: Donations Seymour Center Thurs, Jun, 19; Jul 17; Aug 14 (352020) 10 am – 1pm 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 ses-
Senior Times sions 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, (352021-04, 05, 06) 10:40 – 11:35 am Strength Training – Introduction Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books are available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (352000-03, 04, 05) 9:40 – 10:30 am Strength Training and Movement Balance training, strength training, stretching, and abdominal strengthening exercises. The program’s goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, and total well-being. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352006- 05, 06, 07) 8:20 – 9:20 am Strong and Steady Designed to strengthen your whole body, improve posture and balance in a friendly atmosphere. Strengthening exercises are vital to help maintain good bone health and reduce the incidence of falling. Class offers the use of ankle and hand weights, and thera bands. It can be done sitting or standing. Class minimum 5, maximum 20. Instructor: Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS (Geriatric Clinical Specialist). Fee: FREE - $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 1 - (352002 -01) Wed, May 21 – Jul 2 Session 2 – (352002 -02) Wed, Jul 16 – Aug 27 T’ai Chi - Chen Beginner In this class you will experience the Chen Style form of T’ai Chi. This form is characterized by larger steps and bigger arm movements and is designed to open the joints and create more flexibility and stability. It enhances energetic flow, balance and coordination. Instructor: Nina Maier - 919-732-2722 Fee: $8/class Central Orange SC Mondays (252016-06, 07, 08) 4:30 - 5:30 pm T’ai Chi – Wu/Hao Beginner Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Wu/Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress; improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-732-2722. Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mondays (252008-06, 07, 08) 6 – 6:50 pm T’ai Chi – Yang Short Form - 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 (352005-01, 02, 03) 7 - 8:15 pm Session I: Apr 29 – Jun 10 Session II: Jun 17 – Aug 5 Session III: Aug 19 – Sept 30
June - August 2014 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) Fridays (352027-01) 1 – 1:50 pm (Next Class 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. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (250000) 10 – 11 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (350000) 8:30 – 9:30 am Yoga This gentle physical form of Yoga has an emphasis on flexibility and movement, as well as breathing. Research shows that Yoga is excellent for good bone health as well. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure a place in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Barbara Lang
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Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Coupon books are available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-03, 04, 05) 1 – 1:50 pm New Class in Spanish Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar- Zumba! Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar promueve la salud entre las Latinas y hace una comunidad por nuestras clases de Zumba y clases FALL 2014 SESSION educacional en Español. Las clases incluyen ENROLL at - The Seymour Center – educación sobre la nutrición, seguro medico, Phone: 919-968-2070 la hipertensión, la salud de la mujer, etc. La clase de Zumba se puede ver diferentes esIf you have questions or need assistilos de danza, como hip-hop, soca, samba, tance with class choices, please call salsa, merengue, y mambo. Póngase lista Mike Gilliom – 919-636-0993 para estar de pie por 50 minutos porque vamos a bailar y sudar! Los beneficios de ejerTo check our class schedule, enroll, or cicio regular y una dieta sana incluyen presign up for our announcements, vención y control de diabetes, prevención y go to our web site: control de hipertensión, y un bienestar físico www.seymourtechcenter.org y mental- la Iniciativa esta aquí para ayudarle a conseguir estos beneficios. Romina Boyle, monitora de Zumba titulada; GENERAL INFORMATION Sarah van der Horst, directora- 919-2606899 Prerequisites: You must own an IBMPrecio: GRATIS compatible Personal Computer with Seymour Center (354155) Windows XP or higher operating sysSábados tem. If you have little or no experience, 3:30 – 5:30 pm your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Many of the classes Latina Wellness Initiative (LWI) we teach run on Windows PCs as well Latina Wellness Initiative promotes health as MacBooks. You may bring your among Latinas and fosters a sense of comMacBook to class and use it for any of munity with our Zumba and health awarethe following classes: iPad, Facebook, ness classes, all in Spanish! The educational Ancestry, Pinterest, Digital Photograclasses have been centered on themes such phy, Picasa. as nutrition, health insurance, hypertension, women’s health, etc. During the Zumba class Supplies: Students will need to puryou can experience different dance styles, chase, and bring to class, a USB Flash like hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, drive with a GB of free space. For and mambo. Get ready to be on your feet for Computer Fundamentals, a 4 or 8 Gig 50 min because we are going to dance and drive is more than enough. Go to an sweat! The health benefits of regular physioffice supply or big box store and buy cal activity and healthy eating include pretheir cheapest drive. vention and control of diabetes, prevention and control of high blood pressure, sense of Curriculum: In 3 monthly sessions, community, and overall mental and physical courses range from basics to more adwell-being. LWI is here to help you get those vanced topics and are tailored to sebenefits. niors age 50 and above. Romina Boyle, Zumba certified instructor; Sarah van der Horst, director- 919-260- 6899 Schedule: Full courses run 12-16 Fee: FREE hours, with 2 two-hour classes a week Seymour Center (354155) for 3-4 weeks. Workshops and SemiSaturdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm nars vary. See the table that follows. Instruction: Classes enroll a maximum of 9 students, each with a computer and a comprehensive student guide. Experienced teachers, one for every 3 students, provide generous individual attention. You should plan to practice on a computer at home, about 1 hour for each hour in class.
Classes for the Vision Impaired: The Seymour Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be offering courses tailored to individuals with vision impairments that range from moderate to severe. In particular, we plan to offer the Computer Fundamentals course utilizing the screen reading program JAWS, enabling full use of the PC without reliance upon a mouse or a monitor. Beyond the PC, mobile technology is also becoming accessible to those with limited or no sight. Both the iPad and the iPhone have auditory capabilities making much of their capability usable via speech and hearing (for example, the sending and receiving of email). If you, or anyone whom you know, are interested, please contact Tim Miles at 919-969–3032 x228, or ocdisabilityawareness@gmail.com for further information.
FALL 2014 COURSES Computer Security & Backup: Protect Yourself - FREE Seminar – US online shoppers number over 100 million. In this free seminar you will learn some of the basic ways to protect yourself in this fast-paced online world. Of course, in spite of our best efforts, things can go wrong. You need 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 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
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Exploring Windows 7: This eightsession course will introduce the student to Microsoft’s Windows 7 Operating System. The student will be introduced to the basics of the Windows 7 desktop, Task Bar, the Start menu, how to find and launch a program and use the Help features. The student will learn the basics of file management using the new Windows Explorer, as well as system maintenance and backup tools built into the Windows 7 Operating System. Prerequisites: Student should be familiar with using a mouse and have some confidence using a computer. Class fee: $25. 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’ “Wall“, “Commenting” on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. Personal security recommendations are also covered. Class fee: $15 Intro to Windows 8: 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
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 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.
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FALL COURSE SCHEDULE * COURSE Intro to Windows 8 Seminar (1 day) Picasa Essentials: Org, Edit & Share Photos (8 days) Exploring Windows 7 (8 days) Introduction to Facebook (W) (2 days) Skype (1 day) (W) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (1 day) iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W) (2 days) Converting to Gmail (W) (2 days) Pinterest Workshop (1 day)
* Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.
June - August 2014
` SEPT
= Available (W) = Workshop
September Session
September 4 - 25
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-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 - Oct 2) 1-3 pm
Computer Security & Backup Seminar
(359035-05)
Fri (Sept 12) 9-11 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
Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring a flash drive with at least 2 GB of space for the first session. Later you will bring your camera with its battery charged and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. Class fee: $25. Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration, ‘re-pin’ images to their own pinboards, or ‘like’ photos. 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 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
SUPPORT GROUPS 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.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group - for Seniors The Late Bloomers meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is intended to help seniors explore their drinking difficulties in an understanding environment that relies on AA’s proven 12-step approach. Particular attention will be given to the early phases of recovery. This is
June - August 2014 an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous that non-alcoholic people may attend. Seymour Center (357070) Wednesdays 3 pm
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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 famCaregivers’ Support Groups ily members and friends of adults with Meet with other caregivers to share a mental illness. To sign up youth and experiences, learn new skills, and to adult for the group, or for more informaget answers to questions about de- tion, contact Kay Maltbie at 919-402mentia and other long-term disabilities. 1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail.com. More Group is open, friendly and informal. information about NAMI Orange County Reservations are not required but su- is available at www.NAMIOrange.org pervised activities can be available for Seymour Center (357009) loved ones during group time with a 2nd & 4th Tues, Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; reservation 24 hours in advance. For Aug 12, 26 reservations, call 919-968-2087. For 7:30 – 8 pm more information about the group and Central Orange SC (255012-01) caregiving in general, call Pam Tillett 2nd Mon, Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 5 at 919-245-4278. 12 noon – 1:30 pm Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 Parkinson’s Disease Caregiv4 – 5:30 pm ers Support Group Join family and friends who care for Hearing Loss Association of people with Parkinson’s disease in Chapel Hill this support group. Share your experiCall Ruth Miller, 919-622-8467. ences and learn new skills. Facilitated by UNC-CH Dept of Neurology. For Low Vision Support Group information, contact: Jessica L. Katz, For more info contact Carol Tickle at MSW, P-LCSW Center Coordinator& 919-643-2620. Clinical Social Worker, National ParSeymour Center (352777) kinson’s Foundation Center of Excel1st Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 10 am lence Movement Disorders Center, UNC-CH Department of Neurology Mild Cognitive Impairment 919-843-1657, or visit the website: Couples Support Group www.chapelhillparkinsons.weebly.com This support group is for people who Seymour Center (352851) have been diagnosed with mild cogni- 1st Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 tive impairment or dementia, and have 12:30 – 1:30 pm insight. The purpose of the group is to enable individuals and their spouses Parkinson’s Disease Support to share their experiences with mild Group cognitive losses in an accepting and Open to both the person with Parkinsupportive environment. For new son’s and/or the caregiver. Lunch is membership or more information, con- served at 12 noon before the meeting. tact Pam Tillett, MSW, Orange County Get lunch tickets at the center beginDepartment on Aging, at 919-245- ning at 11 am. They are given on a first 4278. come, first served basis. No registraSeymour Center (352767) tion is needed for the group. 2nd and 4th Fri, Jun 13, 12; Jul 11, 25; Seymour Center (352879) Aug 8, 22 10:30 am – 12 noon 1st Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1, Aug 5 1:30 - 3 pm Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Central Orange SC (255004-1) Support Group 4th Wed, Jun 25; Jul 23; Aug 27 Join other individuals living with Mul- 11 am – 12 noon tiple Sclerosis (MS) to share experiences and concerns, give and receive Parkinson’s Disease Support emotional support, learn more about Group Addition MS and strategies for living and cop- There is a new addition to the regularly ing with this disease. For further infor- held Chapel Hill Parkinson’s Support mation call: Barbara 919-968-1530; Group! The format is: care-partners Nancy 919-956-5849; or Alex 919- meet 12:30 - 1:30 pm, and the full 572-6336. group meets 1:30 - 3 pm every 1st Seymour Center (352752) Tues of the month at the Seymour Last Tues, Jun 24; Jul 29; Aug 26 Center. Every other month, people 6:30 – 8 pm with Parkinson’s will meet WHILE the care-partners meet, but separately, at the white table in the small alcove out side 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. Seymour Center 1st Tues, Jul 1 1:30 – 3 pm (No meeting in Jun, Aug) Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to learn more about this disease are welcome to come and participate in this quarterly meeting. For information, call Teresa Remaley, Accredo RN, BSN at 1-336 501-8175. Seymour Center (352833) Sat, Sept 20 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, Jun 11; Jul 9; Aug 13 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 Thursday’s 1:30 - 2:30 pm
ART CLASSES Acrylic Painting Class – Beginners New! Join artist Dan Eubanks and learn to paint with acrylics. Dan has a degree in Fine Art and also in Visual Communication from North Carolina Central University. You will learn about color application and blending as well as working with the back, middle, and foreground of your painting. You don’t need to be able to draw to learn how to paint and create beautiful artwork. Contact the front desk at 919-2452015 for a list of supplies.
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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 Tuesdays and Thursdays (357061) 9 - 11 am 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, Jun 10 – Jul 29 (354007-10) 2 – 4 pm Session II: Tues, Aug 12 – Sept 30 (354007-11) Mixed Media Art In this mixed media creative class students will explore a variety of techniques and materials, which may include: carving your own rubber stamp for printing; stenciling; matte mediums; pen and ink; assorted specialty papers and paints. Possible projects include an art book; a journal; artist trading cards; greeting cards and canvas work. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $40 (Includes all materials and supplies) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 2 - 23 (244013-06) 6 – 8 pm Session II: Mon, Jun 30 – Jul 21 (244013-07) 6 – 8 pm Session III: Mon, Jul 28 – Aug 18 (244013-08) 6 – 8 pm
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Page 26 Oil Painting – Beginning Class is a general introduction to art history, including styles/schools of classical, realism, impressionism, expressionism, modern and contemporary. Students will discuss how to stretch a canvas. Class will begin with still life sketching followed by learning to paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits. Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, and musician Fee: $60 per session (6 weeks) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon or Wed, Jun 23 – Jul 30 (254014-06) 3 – 5 pm Session II: Mon or Wed, Aug 4 – Sept 10 (254014-08) 3 – 5 pm Seymour Center Session I: Mon or Fri, Jun 23 – Aug 1 (354002-07) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Mon or Fri, Aug 4 – Sept 12 (354002-08) 10 am – 12 noon Pastel Painting - Basic Classes will resume in the fall Seymour Center 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: $30 Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jul 10 – 24 (254010-07) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Aug 7 – 21 (254010-08) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Watercolor Art Classes Classes will resume in the fall
CRAFT CLASSES Bedazzled Ball Caps Make a fashion statement while protecting your face from the sun this summer. This fun project will enable you to be creative as you embellish your ball cap with sparkling rhinestone designs and other art. The sky is the limit with this fun activity that is sure to create eye catching head wear. Limited to 10 participants. Register by Tues, Jul 15. Ball caps are provided and included in fee along with decorating materials. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: $3 includes decorating materials and cap Seymour Center Tues, Jul 29 (334006-01) 10:30 am - 12 noon
Senior Times Bobbin Lace Making Newcomers are always welcome. Some instruction is available, as are supply resources. Contact: Janice Tyler at 919-245-4255, or jtyler@orangecountync.gov Seymour Center Daytime group meets on 1st & 3rd Mon (356004) 11 am – 1 pm 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) The carving club invites you to join us in woodcarving. If you have no experience in carving we will teach you starting with safety, sharpening, wood grain, stop cuts and center lines. After you complete a boot carving, you may choose your own hand carving project. We’ll help you select tools to buy if you like carving and want to continue. This class is free. Your only cost will be for your own tools and supplies. The boot cut out is $1 and we will loan you tools to use as you begin. We invite experienced carvers to share your skills with us. We are in need of an experienced carver in human figures. Terry Bennett will assist you in relief and chip carving and Charlie Foote in the round carving with special experience in birds. You may attend either class, or both. 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: Jun 3 - 24; Jul 1 - 22; Aug 5 - 26 (354018) 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Fused Glass Jewelry Ever wanted to design and create your own glass ear rings and pendants to match? Do you want to share your work with friends and family? Here is your chance to do all of the above while experimenting with fused glass. The instructors will guide you through the step by step process in a 4-week class in which you may make up to 10 pieces of jewelry. Once you have taken this class you will want to take it again, or venture into designing and making your own small square or round plates. We also are using wine bottles to create a cheese or dessert serving plate. Space is limited to 10 students so sign up soon. Instructors: 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, Jun 5 - 26 (254020-06) 4 – 5:30 pm Session II: Thurs, Jul 3 - 24 (254020-07) 4 – 5:30 pm Session III: Thurs, Aug 7 - 28 (254020-08) 4 – 5:30 pm Japanese Embroidery Come and learn this specialized art form! Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1,600 yrs old and only came to the US in 1985. Learning this special art can take up to 10 yrs to complete. The embroidery is done with silk filaments from a cocoon and metal threads on silk fabric. Some pieces have superimposed embroidery (embroidery over embroidery). Motifs are usually flowers, birds, and sometimes human figures. Instructor: Pam Reading, certified instructor by Kurenai Kai in Atlanta, GA. Contact her at 919- 815-2249 or plreading@gmail.com for information on the materials you’ll need. Fee: $75, plus materials fee per session. Seymour Center Sat & Sun, Jun 28 & 29 (353050-14) 9 am – 4 pm
June - August 2014 Knifty Knitters Come and join our growing knitting community. All levels of ability are welcome. Experienced knitters help beginners with basic knit and purl stitches. Beginning kits are available. Although some materials will be available, you are welcome to bring your own yarn and needles. Please call Kai Mei at 919-960-7690 or Maret Garard at 919-619-1142. Kit Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Thurs, Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17; Aug 7, 21 1:30 – 3 pm (324067) Leatherworks - Beginning As a beginner, you will create your own leather key chain and/or coasters. Once you complete this class, you will be able to join our advanced leatherworks one to make your own belt, wallet, or handbag. Limited to 8 students. Instructor: Sam Truax Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (234000-01) 9 – 11 am 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 813957-2205 or Nancy Cable at 919- 9684228. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354024) 10 am – 12 noon Stitch, Flip, and Iron Crazy Quilts (Advanced & Beginners) Come join us to learn the easiest method to make a crazy quilt. Be warned it can become addictive! We will make a lap quilt in two sessions. All materials provided. Instructor: Sandra L. Smith Fee: $35 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jun 2 & 9 (224006-10) 1 – 4 pm Session II: Mon, Jun 16 & 23 (224006-11) 1 – 4 pm Session III: Mon, Jul 7 & 14 (224006-12) 1 – 4 pm Session IV: Mon, Jul 21 & 28 (224006-13) 1 – 4 pm Session V: Mon, Aug 4 & 11 (224006-14) 1 – 4 pm Session VI: Mon, Aug 18 & 23 (224006-15) 1 – 4 pm
June - August 2014 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 Classes will resume in the fall. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Pottery Classes will resume in the fall. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC
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. When you register, please indicate whether you would like to have a text ordered for you. Further questions may be sent to the instructor at vjroberts3@gmail.com. To register, call 919-968-2070. Fee: $100 (10 weeks) Seymour Center 354042(03) Thursdays, Jul 10 - Sept 11 9:30 am – 12 noon
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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 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 919-933-1474, or raschwenke@ nc.rr.com Directors: Ruth and Paul Schwenke, Bronze Life Masters Fee: $6 Seymour Center Fridays (351015) 1 pm Morning Bridge Game Practice what you have learned! Relearn what you have forgotten! Ask questions! Discuss hands! Come with a partner, improve your bidding, play, meet friends, and have fun. A small fee will be charged. (Note: If you need a partner, contact Harrison Brooke at least a week ahead of time so he can announce it.) Director: Harrison Brooke, ACBL accredited teacher, certified director and gold life master. For questions, contact him at 919-489-0210, or hbrooke@nc.rr.com (preferred) Seymour Center Mondays (351002) 9:15 am – 12 noon Sarah West Social Contract Progressive Bridge This is a friendly game of bridge with a group that has been playing for more than 20 years. New players are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351012) 1 – 5 pm
Social Bridge Enjoy an afternoon of social bridge. Newcomers are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (351003) 1 – 4 pm Saturdays (Bring your lunch) 10 am – 1:45 pm
OTHER GAMES
Canasta Leader: June Weatherley, 919-918-3542 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
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Rummikub Join us for a new twist on rummy. If you don’t know how to play, we’ll teach you. Contact the center at 919-245-2015 for more information. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (257008) 9 – 11:30 am Scrabble Club The group is open and friendly. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of playing scrabble and meeting new friends. Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257009) 1 – 5 pm Seymour Center Tuesdays (351005) 1 – 5 pm Scrabble Talk Drop in and join this group for a relaxing game of scrabble while catching up on current events. Central Orange SC Thursdays (253016) 10:30 am – 12 noon
Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center Tues – Fri (351010) 2 – 5 pm
LANGUAGE CLASSES English as a Second Language Beginner Class helps adult non-fluent English speaking people improve their written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Students must register and be tested with the Orange County Literacy Council and attend classes twice a week. Contact 919-636-4457 or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (354067) 10 – 11:30 am
English as a Second Language – Beginner Central Orange SC Class will resume in the fall.
English as a Second Language – Conversation Lab Central Orange SC Class will resume in the fall. English as a Second Language Conversation Lab Class helps adult non-fluent Englishspeaking people improve their comprehension of written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and comfortable
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in the community. Contact Orange County Literacy Council at 919-6364457, or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Seymour Center Tuesdays (354066) 9 am – 12 noon Learn Mandarin! Come out and learn the basics of Mandarin and Chinese culture in a fun class setting. No prior knowledge is needed - just a willingness to grasp the language so that you can communicate with your fellow Asian participants. Class materials and instructions will be provided. Instructor: Sarah Lin Seymour Center Classes will resume in Sept 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 New classes will be offered in Sept Spanish - Early Intermediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous experience in another class. Seymour Center New classes will be offered in Sept Spanish (Level III) - Intermediate For people who have completed Level II at the Seymour Center, or have taken a class or two elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading. Seymour Center New classes will be offered in Sept Spanish (Level I) - On-Going Beginners This is an introductory class designed for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Seymour Center New classes will be offered in Sept
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Classes in the Educational Opportunities section must be registered for in advance (Classes may be terminated if minimum numbers are not reached.) by calling the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070 or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015.
Senior Times Aging Trivia Bowl How do we age wisely? How do we prevent senior scams? How do we obtain nutrition as we age? Many of you are knowledgeable in the aging life; would you like to challenge yourself by participating in our knowledge party? All participants will be divided into three groups. The trivia bowl will cover a wide range of topics including healthcare, arts and sports, legal issue, etc. Come out for a fun afternoon and test your knowledge. Prizes will be given to the team that answers the most questions correctly! Trivia participants will range from 3 to 4 persons per team. Facilitator: Zhenzhen Yu Seymour Center (333040) Wed, Jul 23 1:30 – 3:30 pm Asian Connections This special time is set aside to bring Asian and other senior adults of various 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. Facilitator: Zhenzhen Yu Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jun 6 – Aug 29 (353097) 10 am – 12 noon (will not meet on Fri, Jul 4, due to holiday) Create a More Satisfying Life in Just One Day! Morning refreshments, (coffee, fruit, & muffins), lunch, and class workbook will be provided. Are you facing a crossroads in your life? Are you wondering if you should retire, or begin a new career? Do you feel there is something more you could be doing to create deeper value for yourself and others? Create a more satisfying life in just one day! This class is designed to lead you through a process of discovering what activities utilize your skills and abilities to their highest and most fulfilling levels! You will leave this class with a clearer picture of your desired life, as well as an outline of how you might move forward to make this picture a reality! The class is based on the 13-step program introduced in the book, If Your Life Were a Business, Would You Invest in It?, used by individuals and organizations worldwide to maximize their efficiency and life/work satisfaction. It will cover the first 8 steps, leading you to a deeper and more detailed dis-
covery of your passions and purpose. LIMITED TIME BONUS: Class participants are entitled to two personal coaching sessions (with class facilitator) at 50% discount in order to learn and apply steps 9 - 13: integrating your financial plan into your life plan. Note: Discounted coaching rate of $75 per session is offered to class participants who schedule and complete first session within 30 days of class. Class Facilitator: Jerry Bergner is a speaker, trainer, and coach who guides individuals and team members in seamlessly aligning their life/work with their deepest passions—creating purpose-driven lives that are worth investing in. He pulls from his diverse background – including the financial services industry where he skillfully and passionately directs clients seeking to grow their wealth while allocating their resources to the outcomes that matter most to them. He helps his clients create realistic and comprehensive life plans that focus their time, talents, energy, and money in the areas that bring them the most satisfaction and reward. He presents regularly for associations, corporations, educational groups, senior centers, and more—and for such groups as Duke University, the Public Library System, and UNC. See www. LifeBiz.biz for more about his speaking, training, and coaching. Registration deadline: Thurs, July 3 Instructor: Jerry Bergner, Certified Life Business Financial Adviser Fee: $249 per person; $449 per couple ($49 savings!) Seymour Center Sat, July 12 (324002-09) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Heart’s Desire: Films for the Second Half of Life A popular film series that explores the Heart’s Desire in later life to re-discover and re-invent itself and to live a simpler, yet larger and more meaningful, life. 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 Hearts Desire will not meet over the summer. Lecture film series will start back in the fall. Be on the lookout in the next Senior Times issue.
June - August 2014 How Chapel Hill Transit Can Serve You and Learn Your Transportation Needs! Chapel Hill Transit has learned that money will be available in the fall and next year to increase some bus routes and realign some of the current ones. The money is coming from the motor vehicle tax. Orange County Justice United is working in Orange County to make sure that the residents’ voices are heard on where there needs to be better transportation options. Good transportation is essential for all Orange County residents and especially for those who do not have a car. Join members of Justice United and come and ask questions of Brian Litchfield, Director of Chapel Hill Transit on Tues, June 17, 10- 11 a.m. at the Seymour Center. We need to hear what your needs are to better serve the community. Presenters: Brian Litchfieild, Director of Chapel Hill Transit and Tish Galu, Chair – Affordable Housing/ Transportation Team of Justice United Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jun 17 (357080) 10 – 11 am Mini-Scam Jam Informational Seminars Is This A Scam? Was I Scammed? Attend an informational seminar to learn about common scams, ways to protect yourself and actions to take if you have been victimized. You will have an opportunity to bring your concerns as well as share information. Registration required, and is limited to 80 participants for each session. You may attend one or both sessions. Co-sponsored with the Chapel Hill Police Department Seymour Center Thurs, May 29 (323027-01) Session I: Scams and How to Spot Them 10 -11 am Session II: Safety Scam Precautions: Ensuring It Does Not Happen to You 11 am- 12 noon 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 selfdevelopment through grooming and wardrobe. Carden, a Chapel Hill stylist
June - August 2014 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: FREE Seymour Center (314017-03) Sat, Aug 2 1 - 2:30 pm Summer School @ Seymour Do you want to broaden your knowledge base and challenge yourself intellectually? Would you like to learn more about North Carolina’s past? If yes, you’ll love our new lecture series, “Summer School @ Seymour!” School will be in session this June, July, and August with emphasis on three historical lectures. Each presentation will be delivered by local experts from the North Carolina Museum of History. Presentations will last 40 min, followed by time for audience questions. Summer school never sounded so good! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues: Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 12 10-11 am Jun 10 - Let’s Put on a Play! Nancy Pennington, Associate Curator of Education Return to the early days (1919 - 1945) of the UNC Playmakers Theater. The theater company believed that anyone could write and put on a play, from schoolchildren to millworkers—and almost anyone did! (33029-01) 10 - 11 am Jul 8 - We’re Going on Vacation Sandy Webbere, Curator of Special Exhibits and Programs – Grant Officer Ever wonder where the concept of “going on a vacation” came from? This talk introduces the concept of “vacation”, identifies early tourist destinations in NC, discusses how current events affected and changed vacation destinations, and how favorite places have evolved. (33029-02) 10 - 11 am
Senior Times Aug 12 - Looking Back and Growing Up From 1920 - 1950 Sandy Webbere, Curator of Special Exhibits and Programs – Grant Officer In 1920 the average life expectancy for Americans was 54 years; a law required students to complete elementary school; and it took 13 days to drive from New York to California. By 1950, life expectancy was 68; half of America’s children in high school graduated; and 40 million cars were owned by 60% American families. Enjoy learning how historical events influenced everyday life. (33029-03) 10 - 11 am 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 Central Orange SC Tues, Jun 17 (224004-06) 5:30 – 7 pm Tues, Jul 15 (224004-07) 5:30 – 7 pm Tues, Aug 19 (224004-08) 5:30 – 7 pm 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.
Fee: FREE Seymour Center (353020) Facilitator: Emily Gordon 3rd Mon, Jun 16; Jul 21; Aug 18 2 – 3 pm Mon, Jun 16 - Diana Nyad, Journalist and Swimmer Never, Ever Give Up In the pitch-black night, stung by jellyfish, choking on salt water, singing to herself, hallucinating … Diana Nyad just kept on swimming. And that’s how she finally achieved her lifetime goal as an athlete: an extreme 100-mile swim from Cuba to Florida -- at age 64. Mon, Jul 21 - Jared Diamond, Civilization Scholar How Societies Can Grow Old Better There’s an irony behind the latest efforts to extend human life: It’s no picnic to be an old person in a youth-oriented society. Older people can become isolated, lacking meaningful work and low on funds. In this intriguing talk, Jared Diamond looks at how many different societies treat their elders---some better, some worse---and suggests we all take advantage of experience. Mon, Aug 18 - Jane Fonda, Actress and Activist Life’s Third Act Jane Fonda is an actress, author, producer, activist and exercise guru. Outspoken and committed, she supports environmental issues, peace, and female empowerment. Jane has had three extraordinary careers (so far): an Oscarwinning actress, a prominent activist and a best- selling fitness guru. Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy---and these years aren’t just a footnote or a pathology. In this talk, Jane Fonda asks how we can think about the new phase of our lives. (Filmed at TEDxWomen.) 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
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Village Elders Lecture Series The Village Elders Lecture Series has been bringing scholars together with the community for more than 25 years. Come and take full advantage of these lectures and the rich educational opportunities they offer. Open to the public. Contact: Myra Austin, at 919245-2020 for inquiries/questions about the program. Sessions will continue in September. Seymour Center (353027) 10:30 am
Fri, May 16: Dr Carol Giuliani, Professor of Physical Therapy at UNC Chapel Hill will speak on the “Benefits of Physical Activity to Stay Safe and Maintain Independent Function.” Many health experts agree that physical activity is the single most important thing older adults can do to improve their physical abilities, well-being and brain health. We are living much longer these days, but the trick is to live well. The good news is that it is never too late to get started regardless of your age or health condition. Dr Giuliani will discuss the benefits and challenges to maintaining physical activity and the importance of a well-informed individualized plan for getting and staying active. Handouts will be available.
The Village Elders Series will resume in Sept.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
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, Jun 4 for Central Orange SC, and by Wed, June 18 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Jun 11 (244021-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Jun 18 (344015-02) 12:15 – 1 pm
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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 and Thurs sessions will be held at the Central Orange SC from 2 –3:30 pm. Call 919245-2015 to register for sessions at Central Orange Senior Center Tues, Jun Jun 3 Foundations Foundations Tues, of Investing of Investing Thurs, Jun 5 Thurs, Jun 5 Fixed Retirement Tues, Jun 10 Tues, Jun Income Fixed ReThurs, Jun10 12 tirement Income Thurs,Jun Jun17 12 Take Stock in the Tues, Thurs, Jun 19 Market Tues, Jun 17 Take Stock in the MarketJun 24 A Smart Start to Tues, Thurs, Jul Jun 10 19 Mutual Funds Thurs, Tues, Jul Jun1 24 A Smart and Start to Annuities Your Tues, Mutual Funds Retirement Thurs, Jul 17 Thurs, Jul 10 Protecting What’s Tues, Jul 8 Tues, Jul Annuities and Your Important Thurs, Jul1 24 Retirement Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 5 – Jul 24 (No class Jun 26 & Jul 3) (254003-04) 2 – 3:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Jun 3 – Jul 8 (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, Jul 9 for Central Orange SC, and by Wed, Jul 15 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Jul 16 (234008-01) 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Jul 15 (354068-01) 12 noon – 1:30 pm Take Stock in the Market This seminar explores stock market basics in simpler terms, including the basic structure of the stock market and three principles that can help you become successful in stock investing.
Senior Times Must register by Wed, Jul 30 for Central Orange SC, and by Wed, Aug 6 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Aug 6 (234002-01) 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center Wed, Aug 13 (354068-02) 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 Veteran’s Affair: Wall of Honor New Recipients and Reception If you have not seen our Wall of Honor honoring veteran participants of the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center, stop by and check it out! The wall is not only a way of expressing our gratitude to those who served our country, it also enables other participants and visitors who frequent the Center to appreciate and learn more about their peers. Our current honorees on the wall are Russell Blackwell, Thomas Hackney, Wayne Hung, Richard Tofte, Peter O’Grady, Johnnie Johnson, Charles Alston, and Roy Henry Gore. On Mon, Jun 30 we will recognize eight new honorees. They are: Joseph Acciarito, Jr, Nicholas Terrell, Clyde D Perry, Jeppie Foushee, Lewis Atwater, John Dossett, Walter Mack and Joan Shevlin. There will be a small reception and time of reflections. Contacts: Cydnee Sims (919-2454250) and Betsy Corbett (919-2452890) Fee: FREE Seymour Center (353003-01) Mon, Jun 30 10:30 - 11:30 am “A World of Memory” Photo Exhibit A lot of moments in life are precious and forever. Share with us the picture that tells a story of your memory. Be it is a place you have been, a town you grew up, a person you love, a scene that makes you happy, or just anything precious to you. We encourage all seniors to participate. There is no judgment of the photo shooting skills. It is the MOMENT we need to capture. Requirement: The photo you
enter should be “4x6” in size. Include your name, contact information, brief photo description, and the name of the place you took the photo with your entry. All photos will be exhibited for two weeks in the main lobby of the Center. A small token for entering this exhibit will be given to each participant at the end of the exhibit. If interested in participating, please submit the photo and photo information to Zhenzhen Yu from June 9-20. Photos will exhibit: Thurs, July 3–Fri, Aug 15. On Fri, Aug 15, all participants are invited to share a brief story surrounding their photos, enjoy refreshments and receive a token of appreciation. Contact persons: Zhenzhen Yu and Cydnee Sims Fee: FREE Seymour Center Photo collection: Mon, Jun 9 - Fri, Jun 20 Photo exhibit: Thurs, Jul 3 – Fri, Aug 15. Exhibit Share and Reception: Fri, Aug 15 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: David Sovero and Students David Sovero and Student Exhibition will be on display Jul 7–Aug 29. David is a native of Lima, Peru and graduated from the Peruvian National Arts College. He has been an instructor with the Central Orange County Senior Center for over five years. His current students’ works will be on display as well as several of David’s paintings. Join us for the opening reception and an opportunity to meet all of the artists. Central Orange SC Mon, Jul 7 (253002-04) 3 pm Art Shows - Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919245-4250 or csims@orangecountync. gov Art on the Patio: Summer Art Program at Seymour David Sovero’s Student Artists Exhibit David and his Student Artists will be on display Jun 23–Aug 14. David Sovero is a native of Lima, Peru. He graduated from the Peruvian National Arts College where he developed his strong academic foundation for art. He currently teaches Oil Painting at the
June - August 2014
Seymour Center. Exhibit will feature a wide range of still lives, landscapes and portraits. Art Opening Hostesses will be: Pat Fearrington, Linda Watkins, and Maryann Toone with special performance by Roots & Wings. Seymour Center Mon, Jun 23 (353003-02) 5:30 – 7 pm
Charron Andrews and Friends: Piecing Together a Story Piecing Together a Story will be on display Aug 18 - 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 quilting she was hooked. Her quilts are inspired by the texture, color, form and shape of pattern in the fabric depicting still lives, city scenes, buildings and windows. She takes great pleasure in teaching quilting to students of all levels. Molly Cassidy is a mixed-media conceptual artist inspired by the written word using calligraphy and visual representation of the meaning behind the words. Though she uses most media, the texture that papers afford is a big draw. Everything from printed napkins to silk screened Japanese papers has made their way into her work. Charron Andrews creates pieces of art using bits and pieces of discarded materials that have outlived their intended purpose and to which she has very little sentimental attachment. Inspired by the story these things tell both from their past and from their new role in a piece of art, she creates intriguing visual stories. Art Opening Hostesses will be: Beth Haberstroth, Joan Walshaw and Margaret Mays. Live jazz entertainment with Marie Vanderbeck and Friends. Seymour Center Mon, Aug 18 (353003-03) 5:30 - 7 pm
Birthday Celebration Join us for our monthly birthday celebration as we recognize those individuals born in the months of Jun, Jul or Aug. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Mon, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 (253004-06, 07, 08) 12 noon Seymour Center Mon, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 (353072) 12 noon
June - August 2014
eCalligraphy: The Art of Writing sWorkshop sThis is an introduction to the art of writ-ing, and will help you look at letters in a lnew light and explore the possibilities in using a broad tip pen. Each student will need to bring a broad felt tip calligraphic )pen (2.5mm suggested, which can be obtained at AC Moore/Michaels),as well as a ruler, pencil, and unlined pa:per. Instructor Anne Baugh has taught calligraphy for several years at Durham nTechnical Community College’s Continueing Education, the Durham Arts Council, dand at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute -(OLLI) at Duke. You will find her course -most enjoyable! Class is limited to 12 lparticipants, and must have 8 to take eplace. Register before Sat, Aug 2. gInstructor: Anne Baugh -Fee: $40 tSeymour Center sSat, Aug 9 (324007-02) 1 - 3 pm e -Comedy Central – National Joke ,Day .Calling all Comedians! Do you have a gjoke or humorous story you’d just love to yshare? Well, we have the spotlight ready lfor you. Contact Terry at 919-245-2016 -and place your name on the program. -As you enjoy the humor of the day we .will treat you to a delicious ice cream -sandwich. Everyone must RSVP one .week in advance. kCentral Orange SC eFri, Aug 1 (233019-01) -12:15 pm s tConnections Concierge eThis program is designed with everyone -in mind! Not sure how to navigate the emultiple programs at the Center. Need a rlittle memory jogger on upcoming events eand programs? Look no further! Every l1st and 3rd Monday of the month, you lwill have an opportunity to explore all the whappenings and possibilities at your lo-cal senior center. No longer will you find dyourself wondering how you missed an interesting program or realize you didn’t sign up by the deadline date. Our con) cierge 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 rCommittee. Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Mon: Jun 2, 16; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18 (353012) 10 am – 12 noon n Cooking and Dinner with David Sovero – The Art of Cooking nYou 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
Senior Times 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 and let us know which meat you prefer. Class size is limited. Co-sponsored with OLLI at Duke. Fee: $7 plus two ingredients Central Orange SC Mon, Jun (233016-06) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Jul (233016-07) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Aug (233016-08) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Father’s Day Brunch - With Bob, Britt and Dave Old Goats is the hilarious and heartfelt story of a trio of spirited senior citizens on a quest to make the most of their sunset years. Enjoy good food and heartfelt laughter as we honor fathers at the senior centers limited registration required by May 23. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 13 (233009-01) 10:30 am Seymour Center Wed, Jun 11 (333028-01) 11 am Farmers’ Market at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Market is at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have your local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. Come shop and get extra fresh food and outstanding quality. Central Orange SC Mondays (253013) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Tues and Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon First Friday Night Dance Party Social Put on your dancing shoes and join others for a night of music and dance. This evening is open to all types of ballroom dance as well as a line dance or two. You don’t dance? Come anyway to enjoy the
music and socialize with others. We will provide soft drinks and/or tea and you bring a snack to share. Everyone must RSVP one week in advance. Host: Pete Wehr and Nancy Torraco Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 6 & Aug 1 (253011-06, 08) 6:30 – 9 pm (No First Friday Dance in Jul) Fun Bingo with Cards Join this group for a morning of fun as they put a new twist on an old game. Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 6; Jul 11; Aug 1 (257024-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Ice Cream Café: Pre-Celebration of Independence Day Let’s kick off this afternoon with fireworks, patriotic music and a festive ice cream treat! Celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. What better way to usher in the holiday! Register for this event by Thurs, Jun 26. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jul 3 (353215-02) 2 - 3 pm Juneteenth Celebration Join us at the Seymour Center for our first-ever Juneteenth Celebration! This holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was first announced and enforced in Galveston, TX. Over the past centuries, Juneteenth has become a celebration of African-Americans’ emancipation and achievements. Listen to a brief historical presentation by guest speaker from the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History, sample soul food, and even experience a traditional African drum with Pline Mounzeo and dance performance! Register by Thurs, Jun 5 for this truly special event. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 19 (357106-05) 2 - 3:30 pm Music and More on the Patio Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic music, corn hole and other yard games along with a slice of juicy watermelon. Be sure to dress in your red, white, and blue! Everyone must RSVP one week in advance. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 3 (233003-01) 12:15 pm 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.
Page 31 There will be time for coffee, conversation and a tour of our buildings. Call the senior center to register. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 12 (253008-06) 10 am Thurs, Jul 10 (253008-07) 10 am Thurs, Aug 14 (253008-08) 10 am Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 12 (353023-04) 10 am Thurs, Jul 10 (353023-05) 10 am Thurs, Aug 14 (353023-06) 10 am
Piano Performance: A Medley of Music at Noon In honor of Older Americans, Barbara Lang’s students have set want to share the joy of music in appreciation of our senior participants. Come and enjoy musical selections and light refreshments. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Sat, Jun 7 (323033-04) 12 noon
POTLUCKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE Hot Dogs of America! What is your favorite hot dog topping? Are you a Slaw Dog of the South? Have you ever tried the Windy City Wonder? Or how about the Hotlanta Dog or The Big Easy? The “food carts” will allow you to expand your traditional hot dog and try one from another region of America. This is game night and we know how competitive you can be, so come prepared to join a table group and your team just might be the BIG winner of the night! Please call the center to register before Jun 12 and let us know what you plan to bring. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jun 19 (253007-06) 5:30 pm MASH UNIT 4077! The Mess Hall opens promptly at 5:30 pm and will be serving mashed potatoes, green peas, and meatloaf. If you arrive late you may find that Hawkeye, Radar, Hot Lips Houlihan and the rest of the gang have eaten all the Mess Hall meatloaf and you will be left with Spam! For this meal we will give you a break from your Army fatigues, but our MP, head cook, and Drill Sergeant, Pete Wher will be monitoring everyone throughout the meal to ensure military standards are enforced! The Village Revue will perform patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. Please call the center to register before Jul 10 and let us know what you plan to bring. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jul 17 (253007-07) 5:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & LESSONS DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER
Page 32 Rhythm and Blues Night! Join Ironing Board Sam (AKA Sammy Moore) for an evening of traditional Rhythm and Blues of the South. Originally from Rock Hill, SC Ironing Board Sam has travelled the US and was the featured performer on Night Train which evolved into Soul Train. Jimi Hendrix was his side man! His music includes classics such as: Cherry Pie, Self-Rising Flour, Come to Mardi Gras to name a few. He is sure to have you on your feet dancing with hits like, Let’s Boogie. The center will provide Hot Wings and Potato Skins and you bring the sides. Please call the center to register before Aug 14 and let us know what you plan to bring. Central Orange SC Thurs, Aug 21 (253007-08) 5:30 pm Fee: FREE (To be sure we have enough food, please RSVP one week in advance of all potlucks.)
POTLUCKS AT SEYMOUR & A GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Potlucks at Seymour are Back - Bigger and Better! American Bandstand Cookout! This Potluck will be Rockin’ Tonight we will travel back in time with live musical performances by the Village Revue. They take you on a sentimental journey as they sing and perform some of the hottest hits that aired with the famous host, Dick Clark!. Relive those magic moments and if you feel like dancing, don’t hold back. It only takes one to get the party rockin! The center will provide grilled burgers, chips, pickles and ice tea. We ask that you bring the side dish or dessert of your choice. Please bring enough to share with 8 to 10 attendees. Register by Wed, May 14 and indicate what you will be bringing to our gathering. Seymour Center Wed, May 21 (353000-15) 5:30 pm No Potluck in June. Special event for men of Seymour in honor of Father’s Day. See listing in this section. Organic Gourmet Experience Please join us for an exciting evening of informative fun. Martha Tsitsiwu, Holistic Health Counselor, will prepare a wonderful gourmet meal using healthy & organic ingredients. While you enjoy your dinner, Martha will enlighten you about the benefits of or-
Senior Times ganic vegetables in your daily diet, and will share her nutritional secrets for a healthier body, mind, and soul. This is not a potluck affair. Please register for this event Wed, Jun 25. Dinner will be limited to 50 participants. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jul 11 (353000-01) 5:30 pm BBQ & Bluegrass Night - and We’re Potluckin’ It, Too! Get ready for a foot- stompin good time and delicious BBQ! This evening’s gathering will bring the nostalgia of yesteryears as you embrace the Southern tradition of smoked barbeque and bluegrass music! Tonight we bring you the great sounds of Up Cane Creek! A local bluegrass, folk and Americana band performing throughout the area, will serenade us with an eclectic mix talent that’s sure to please! Up Cane Creek is Sandra Herring on banjo and vocals, Gary Gaddy on bass, Jay Miller on guitar and vocals, and Ebeth Scott-Sinclair as lead singer. The center will provide chopped BBQ, buns and ice tea. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert of your choice. Please bring enough to share with 8 to 10 attendees. Register by Fri, Aug 1 and indicate what you will be bringing. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Aug 8 (353000-04) 5:30 pm Prime Time Players present Flappers and Philosophers. Two lively stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald will be presented in Readers Theater style along with music and dance in the Prime Time Players’ spring production. It’s a celebration of the 1920’s, and the program needs reader-actors, singers, musicians, and dancers (“The Charleston”). No lines need to be memorized for the show. The director, John Paul Middlesworth has adapted the stories Head and Shoulders and Bernice Bobs Her Hair for presentation by up to ten readers. Donation Requested: $7 Central Orange SC (223019-02) Thurs, Jun 12 2 pm Seymour Center (323001) Fri, Jun 13 2 pm Sat, Jun 14 2 pm Putt-Putt and Snow Cones on the Patio Get a front row seat and join the fun as we put your putting skills to the test. Enjoy your favorite snow cone flavor and cheer on those putting for the win! Everyone must RSVP one week in advance. Central Orange SC Fri, Aug 15 (233007-01) 12:30 pm
June - August 2014
Summer School @ Seymour Do you want to broaden your knowledge and challenge yourself intellectually? Would you like to learn more about NC’s past? If yes, you’ll love our new lecture series, “Summer School @ Seymour!” School will be in session this June, July, and August with emphasis on three historical lectures. Each presentation delivered by local experts from the NC Museum of History. Presentation is 40 min long, followed by time for audience questions. Summer school never sounded so good! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues: Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 12 10 – 11 am Jun 10 - Let’s Put on a Play! Nancy Pennington, Associate Curator of Education Return to the early days (19191945) of UNC’s Playmakers Theater. The theater company believed that anyone could write and put on a play, from schoolchildren to millworkers—and almost anyone did! (33029 -01) Jul 8 - We’re Going on Vacation Sandy Webbere, Curator of Special Exhibits and Programs – Grant Officer Ever wonder where the concept of “going on a vacation” came from? This talk introduces the concept of “vacation”, identifies early tourist destinations in NC, discusses how current events affected and changed vacation destinations, and how favorite places have evolved. (33029-02) Aug 12 - Looking Back and Growing Up from 1920 - 1950 Sandy Webbere, Curator of Special Exhibits and Programs – Grant Officer In 1920, average life expectancy for Americans was 54 years; a law required students to complete elementary school; and it took 13 days to drive from NY to Calif. By 1950, life expectancy was 68; half of America’s children in high school graduated; and 40 million cars were owned by 60% of American families. Enjoy learning how historical events influenced everyday life. (33029-03)
Zentangle® Comes to the Seymour Center 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. 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. Seymour Center Sat, Aug 16 (323026-03) 12:30 – 2 pm
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. Central Orange SC (251004) Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm Seymour Center (351022) Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays 9:15 - 11:45 am
June - August 2014 Basketball – Shoot Around Central Orange SC (251015) Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 10 - 11:30 am Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351016) 8 – 9:30 am Thurs (357022) 5:30 – 7pm
Senior Times 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
Bocce Ball Time to put some miles on our improved bocce ball court! Equipment available. Weather permitting. Seymour Center (351020) Mondays 10 am Wednesdays 10 am & 1:30 pm
Table Tennis You may bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome. Seymour Center Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-636-2264, or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972, or alantom@mindspring. com Seymour Center Tues & Wed (351007) 10 – 11:30 am Tues & Thurs (351008) 2 – 4 pm Saturdays (351018) 12 noon – 2:45 pm
Cornhole This activity can also be known as bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo or bags, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing “corn kernel” bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. Bring a friend and let’s toss some bags. Central Orange SC (257036) Fridays 10:30 am Seymour Center (351006) Tuesdays 10 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 (351069) Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
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 (357132) Fridays 10 – 11 am
Wii – Open Play Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, contact Corina Riley at 919-245-4252 Central Orange SC (251010) Thursdays 12 noon
Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251005) Seymour Center
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 (357133) Wednesdays 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 Fridays (251016-02) 9 - 11 am
LESSONS Badminton Lessons Lessons are for beginners or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: CD Poon (cdpoon@gmail. com) Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351022) Email Instructor, or call the front desk at 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Billiards Lessons This one-on-one instruction is for beginners, or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: Bob Roberts Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351011) Call front desk for an appointment at 919-968-2070. Table Tennis Instruction Here’s a great opportunity to sharpen your table tennis skills through private lessons. Beginners will learn proper grip,
scoring, legal serve, forehand and backhand strokes. Intermediates will learn new serves, new shots and make game more reliable while learning strategies and having fun. Lessons will be offered in half hour sessions, and will be either one on one, or in a two person group. It’s suggested that people should take at least six lessons to benefit from course. For more information, contact Bob Ross at 919- 210-4532. Call front desk for an appointment at 919- 968-2070. Instructor: Bob Ross Fee: 1 person - $12 per session 2 person group - $8 per session, per person Seymour Center (351014) Mondays and Wednesdays 1 – 2 pm and 2 - 3 pm
DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER
To register, call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015.
Dance Ballroom Dance Lessons Ballroom Dance lessons with Bruce Gillooly, who has over 60 years of dance experience. Each month you will explore a different ballroom dance; the group decides which dance will be explored for the month. Ballroom dances includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, Salsa, Tango, Samba, Merengue, Zydeco, Shag, and Lindy Hop. Please register and purchase your ticket at the front desk before class. No partner required but is recommended. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $5 Seymour Center Mondays (354020) 3 - 3:45 pm Central Orange SC Thursdays (254032) 7 – 8 pm Ballroom Dance Practice Ballroom dance practice with Bruce Gillooly providing the music. A variety of music will be used to meet a wide range of dancing abilities and desires. Comments and requests will be taken into account. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354047) 3:45 - 4:30 pm 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
Page 33 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, Jun 12 – Jul 17 (no class Jun 26 & Jul 3) (254004-06) 6 – 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs, Jul 24 – Aug 14 (254004-07) 6 - 6:45 pm Session III: Thurs, Aug 21 – Sept 11 (254004-08) 6 - 6:45 pm Clogging for Fitness! Clogging for Fun! Clogging is not just a plumbing problem! Clogging is an enjoyable dance/exercise for people of all ages. Cloggers range from ages 3 to 93 plus. Come and enjoy learning a true American dance that originated in the mountains of North Carolina. The Appalachian dance form is easy to learn and only has 8 movements. Basic clogging classes are 8 weeks in length. Cost will be $30 for the 8 weeks. Additionally, a FREE class will be conducted for those wanting to “test drive” before committing to the 8 weeks. Classes will start the following Thursday (class dates listed below). All interested participants must pay in full by Thursday, May 29. Prerequisite: Completion of the basic clogging class or prior clogging experience. Class is limited to 20 students and must have 5 enrolled to make. Instructor will provide taps at cost or inform participants where the shoes can be purchased. Please dress comfortable for this class. If you have additional questions or concerns for this class, you may email the instructor at shagbarkrd69@gmail.com Instructor: Reed Davis Fee: $30 Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 5 - Jul 31 (354222-04) 6:30 – 8 pm (no class on Jul 3 due to holiday)
Dance for Joy Whether you are just beginning to focus on becoming healthier, or are looking for something new to add to your current fitness program, this class is perfect. It encourages participants to move within their own comfort level and to bring their energy and spirit to the steps. Based on the Nia Technique, the barefooted, grounded movements provide a whole body workout that is gentle on the joints. Through easy dance steps we will develop greater balance, flexibility, strength - and have FUN! To learn more about Nia, go to www.nianow.com Instructor: Rebecca Sugg, Certified NIA Instructor
DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER INTEREST GROUPS ATHLETICS
Page 34 Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Central Orange SC Mondays (252005-06, 07, 08) 11:15 am – 12 noon 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 Debbie Ramsey, has over 40 years teaching/Choreographer of Film and Television/The ONLY Hall of Fame Instructor in NC/For Private Lessons Call 919-274-4400 Instructor: Debbie Ramsey 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 919-274-4400 Seymour Center Tues, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5 (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, Jun 2-23 (354019-18) 1:30 – 3 pm Jul 7-28 (354019-16) Aug 4-25 (354019-17) 1:30 – 3 pm Line Dancing This class is for both new and experienced line dancers. You will improve your memory and get the benefits of exercising while having fun. Please call before your first visit to the Wed evening class. Instructor: Becky Walker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mondays (254006-2) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesdays (254006-4) 5:30 – 7 pm Line Dancing First 30 min of the class is for beginners, and all levels are together from 10 – 11 am.
Senior Times Instructor: Esther Booker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (254006-3) 9:30 – 11 am Scandinavian Dance Learn dances from Sweden and Norway, such as Hambo, Waltz, Reinlender and Polkett. Come try it out! No partner necessary. For more information, contact Katherine Polk at 919967-4967. Facilitator: Bruce Emery Fee: FREE Seymour Center 4th & 5th Thurs, Jun 26; Jul 24, 31; Aug 28 (353007) 7 - 8:45 pm Tap Dancing Learn to tap dance with an experienced and friendly teacher. You will learn basic and historical steps, as well as how to tap to all kinds of music. Tap dancing is a great way to have fun while exercising without stressing your body. Instructor: Rachel Kiel Fee: $52 for the first four lessons Seymour Center Thurs, Jun 5 - 26 (354032-03) Beginners: 3 – 4 pm; Intermediate/Advanced: 4 - 5 pm Thurs, Jul 3 - 24 (354032-04) Beginners: 3 – 4 pm; Intermediate/Advanced: 4 - 5 pm Thurs, Aug 7- 28 (354032-05) Beginners: 3 – 4 pm; Intermediate/Advanced: 4 - 5 pm Tap Dancing Did you tap dance as a child? Even if you’ve never danced, have you always had a desire to learn? Now is your chance to learn the fine art of tap dancing for free. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly, has been dancing for 50 years. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays - Beginners (254007-1) 9 – 10 am Tuesdays - Intermediate (254007-2) 10 – 11 am Waltz Social/ Practice For those who love to waltz - and for those learning. Live musicians provide the music. All ages welcome. Donation Suggested: $5 at the door Seymour Center 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs, Jun 5, 12, 19; Jul 3, 10, 17; Aug 7, 14, 21 (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. Debbie Ramsey, has over 40 years teaching/Choreographer of Film and Television/The ONLY Hall of Fame Instructor in NC/For Private Lessons Call 919-274-4400 Instructor: Debbie Ramsey 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 919-274-4400 Seymour Center Tues, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5 (354035-05) 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Music Introduction to Congolese Drumming New! 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, Jun 30. 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 Mon, Jul 7- Sept 15 (354061-01) 1 – 3 pm (no class on Mon, Sept 1 due to holiday) 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 Prime Time Players present Flappers and Philosophers. Two lively stories by F Scott Fitzgerald will be presented in Readers Theater style along with music and dance in the Prime Time Players’ spring production. It’s a celebration of the 1920’s, and the program needs reader-actors, singers, musicians, and dancers (“The Charleston”). No lines need to be memorized
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for the show. The director, John Paul Middlesworth has adapted the stories Head and Shoulders and Bernice Bobs Her Hair for presentation by up to ten readers. Donation Requested: $7 Central Orange SC Fri, Jun 13 2 pm Seymour Center (323001) Sat, Jun 14 2 pm 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 919-619-2592. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $30 per 30 min lesson Seymour Center Thursdays (354096) 4 – 8 pm Singing Lessons at Seymour Group Singing Learn to be a part of a singing group. We focus on melody, harmony and rhythm. We’ll develop a body of songs and sing them at the Seymour Center. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center Wednesdays (354089) 4 – 5 pm Song Swap Bring your favorite songs and/or your acoustic instruments, and let’s make some music! Folk, blues, old time, bluegrass, or original songs - whatever suits your mood or your style, all are welcome. Leader Ralph Besser Seymour Center 1st Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 (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
June - August 2014 3rd Sat, Jun 21; Jul 19; Aug 16 (353031) 10 am – 2 pm Sat, Jun 21 - Iolanthe by Gilbert & Sullivan Sat, Jul 19 - Opera in Animation Sat, Aug 16 - Porgy and Bess by Gershwin
Theater 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, Aug 9 - 30 (354137) 10 – 11 am
INTEREST GROUPS Book Club We are a small and lively group, and welcome others. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for current book selection. Tues, Jun 17 The Round House by Louise Erdrich Tues, Jul 15 The Devil’s Queen, by Jeanne Kalogridis Tues, Aug 19 Clifton Chronicles I, by Jeffrey Archer 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 meet-up 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- 245-4251. Seymour Center Wed: Jun 18; Jul 16; Aug 20 (353002) 11 am - 12 noon
Senior Times 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: Jun 6-27; Jul 4 - 25; Aug 1 - 29 (351019) 2 – 4 pm Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Club Are you interested in joining others to take advantage of the many fantastic performances held at DPAC? We are developing a DPAC club to connect individuals so they can decide which plays they’d like to attend and travel together as a group. Please call Terry at 919-2452016 if you are interested and have your own transportation. 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: Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 9:30 am – 12 noon Planting/Work days in the Garden: 2nd and 4th Mondays 8:30 am – 11 am Bring gloves, tools, and a hat on planting/workdays. Inspirational Topics for Practical Living Join us for this discussion series to uplift and encourage you throughout the week. If you have questions about the topics or materials, call 919-245-2015. Leaders: Walter Faribault & Madeline Riley Central Orange SC Tuesdays (254000-01) 10 – 11 am Issues of Faith This time is for those who enjoy gathering together for scriptures, songs and uplifting words of encouragement. Join Annie Cotton as she leads these inspira-
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 Thurs: Jun 19 - Aug 28 (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 919-260-1995. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Sat: Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 (352047) 9 – 10:30 am Sudoku Keep your brain sharp with this game that is sure to offer a challenge. If you have never tried Sudoku, or would like to learn tips to advance from the basic puzzle to the “evil” one, come join us. 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 Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) A weight loss support group, TOPS, is a non-profit and non-commercial organization. We’ll help you reach your goals in a warm, caring support group for adults and children (age 7 +). Join us to help you have the pounds “fall” off. Contact: Judy at 919-452-3712 for more information. Fee: First visit is free. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257000-01) 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room)
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Tar Heel Depression Glass Club The Tar Heel Depression Glass Club was formed in the spring of 1984. The group shares a common interest in collecting and preserving the glassware of the American Depression era. Past programs have included talks on Heisey, Fostoria, and Cambridge; Jewel Tea, Mayfair, Fiesta, Hall teapots, Cloverleaf, and Fire-King jade-ite. Other times, however, the program will be about something related to the interest of a club member that is not specifically related to collectible glass or dinnerware. Some examples of these programs have been talks on cast iron, children’s toys from the 1940s and 1950s, glass paperweights, Guardian cookware, and antique purses. Among the activities enjoyed by members are monthly meetings, social outings and trips to glass manufacturing areas of the country (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). This is an open group and new members are always welcome. For additional information contact the center or ncglassclub@hotmail.com Central Orange SC 1st Mon: Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 (237001-01) 5:30 – 8 pm Time-Out Club Are you interested in going to the movies, trying new restaurants, going bowling, or just checking out “what’s happening” in the Triangle? If you are, call Terry at 919-245-2016 and join others who are interested in taking time out for fun. Central Orange SC
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: Jun 4; Jul 2; Aug 6 (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 Ser-
INTEREST GROUPS ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINS MOVIES SENIORS ON THE ROAD
Page 36 participants of the various services and resources available and answer any questions or concerns you might have. If you would like to be a speaker for future meetings, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250. Seymour Center Mon, Jun 23 – Clyde Perry (313017-03) Mon, Jul 28 – Richard Tofte (313017-04) Mon, Aug 25 – Peter O’Grady (313017-05) 10:30 – 11:30 am Veterans Supporting Veterans There are times a veteran has issues that only another veteran can understand. If you are a veteran and interested in learning more about the opportunities to help other veterans through the national We Honor Veterans program, developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Central Orange SC 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: Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15; Aug 5, 19 (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 (358001) Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 7 pm
Senior Times CHADER: Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources Group Organization meets every other month and represents various agencies serving older adults. Meetings have a guest speaker and time for networking. People in the community are invited to attend. Contact: www.chadernc.com Seymour Center (357050) Thurs, Jun 19; Aug 21 8:30 – 10 am Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358002) Tues, Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug12, 26 6:30 - 9 pm Chapel Hill Camera Club - Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358000) Tues, Jun 3; Jul 1; Aug 5 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 - 11am Golden Age Happy Circle Club Contact: Lula Alston at 919- 967-5706 Seymour Center (358004) Tues, Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 12 10:30 am Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919732-1503 Central Orange SC (258001-1) Mon, Jun 2; Jul 7; Aug 4 10 am NC Central University Alumni Association All NCCU Alumni are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about ongoing community projects, scholarships for students, and other updates for Alumni. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Contact: Dorothy Bumphus at 919943-9300 Central Orange SC (258005-01) Mon, Jun 16; Jul 21; Aug 18 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
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welfare. For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919- 797-2246 Seymour Center (358006) Fri, Jun 27 – Marissa Peterson, WCHL Public Relations – “How to Survive” 10 am Jul & Aug – No meeting Scheduled State Employee Association of NC (SEANC) All retired State Employees are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about State benefits and other changes that may take place. Meetings are held the 4th Tues of each month. Contact: Hazel Lunsford at 919-7324410 Central Orange SC (257010-01) Tues, Jun 24; Jul 22; Aug 26 9 – 11 am Triangle Weavers Organization Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact: Janett Greenberg at 919-960-6902 Seymour Center (357004) Thurs, Aug 28 7 - 8:45 pm (no meetings in June and July)
MOVIES
TUESDAY CINEMAS AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER The movies, with popcorn, start at 1 pm on Tuesdays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis beginning at 11 am. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Jun 3 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 1 Jul 8 Jul 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Aug 5 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26
Fly Away Home Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid The Cider House Rules Good News The Apartment Funny Farm Rain Man Mrs Miniver Bell, Book and Candle Oliver Lovely To Look At Gigi Amazing Adventure
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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 fabulous films on the first Friday of the month starting at 1:15 pm. 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 selections will be available at the Center no later than 2 weeks before showing date by calling 919-245-2015. Registration is required at least one week in advance. Central Orange SC Fri Jun 6 (253015-06) 1:15 pm Jul 11 (2nd Fri due to Jul 4 holiday) (253015-07) 1:15 pm Aug 1 (253015-08)
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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
Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated.
Trip Registration - Please Read Carefully Registration for the following trips will be taken on, or after, Fri, May 23. 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 working days before the trip. If the minimum number of people doesn’t register for a trip, refunds will be issued for the full amount.
June - August 2014 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. Fri, Jun 6 (236000-01) Oxford Private Garden Don’t miss out on this early June trip to a sumptuous private flower garden in Oxford. We will eat a picnic lunch in the garden after a tour. Bring a bag lunch; drinks will be provided. Other possible stops include a lace factory outlet. Rain date: June 20. Fee: $20 (Transportation and Garden) Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 4 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 4:30 pm Tues, Jun 10 (236001-01) All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm and Greensboro Farmers Market Be sure to wear bright colors to attract the beautiful monarch butterflies as we learn about monarchs’ stages of development, from the instar (caterpillar) stage, to the chrysalis, to the emergence of the brilliantly colored adult butterfly. This is a family owned business that raises thousands of Monarchs each year and sells them to businesses and individuals for all kinds of special occasions. Please check in 15 min prior to leaving as bus will depart at times listed below. Fee: $21 (lunch is extra) Central Orange SC 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 9 am – 4 pm Thurs, Jul 10 (236002-01) Replacements Ltd and Four Seasons Mall We will begin the day with a tour of Replacements Ltd which has the world’s largest selection of old and new dinnerware, including china, stoneware, crystal, collectibles and much more. The facility is the size of 8 football fields! If you have been looking for a certain pattern or need to add to an older pattern, this is your chance. After the tour we will travel to the Four Seasons Mall for an afternoon of shopping. Please check in 15 min prior to leaving as bus will depart at times listed below. Fee: $15 9 am – 5 pm Central Orange SC Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Senior Times Fri, Jul 25 (236003-01) NC Farmers’ Market in Raleigh Fresh produce and plants, grown in NC, abound under the breezy pavilion of the State Farmers Market. We will eat an early lunch at on the way to Raleigh. Fee: $15 for transportation Central Orange SC 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Seymour Center 11 am – 3 pm Fri, Aug 8 (236004-01) IMAX Theater, Raleigh Get out of the heat and into the IMAX Theater for a double feature: Island of the Lemurs – Madagascar and Journey to the South Pacific. We will eat a late lunch at a local restaurant following the films. Fee: $25 (transportation and IMAX) Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4 pm Tues, Aug 12 (236005-01) Showtime in Harlem The Barn Dinner Theatre presents the sights and sounds of the musical era during the Harlem Renaissance. This show brings back the Kings & Queens of Harlem including: Ella, Lena and Duke along with the amazing dance styles of the era. Enjoy the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s when music and dance were at their best. Please check in 15 min prior to leaving as bus will depart at times listed below. Fee: $51 total Central Orange SC 11:15 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am – 5 pm
SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS
If you have any travel ideas, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250, as well as to register, or for more information – including deposits and final payment dates, payment arrangements, cancellations, travel insurance, travel agents’ policies, or other questions. To receive a refund on Extended Trips, cancellations must be made 21 days before the balance is due. If a cancellation is made after the balance due date, full or partial refunds will be offered only if someone can be found to replace you. Payment arrangements will be considered for trips of $500 or more. To receive a refund on the Saturday Getaways, cancellations must be made 7 days before the trip leaves. Wed, Jul 30 – Thurs, Jul 31 (336012-01) Tour Natural Bridge, Virginia! This one night getaway will be jammed packed with several attractions at one of the oldest tourist destinations in the US. Natural Bridge has been included in several “Seven Wonders of the World” lists. Vacationers come from all over the world
to see this US Department of Interior designated National Historic Landmark. The bridge is also a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Known for a spectacular night light presentation, The Drama of Creation, Natural Bridge, twenty stories of solid rock carved by the fingers of nature, is immensely startling and striking. Other attractions to see include: Natural Bridge Caverns, Cedar Creek Trail, Monacan Indian Museum, Butterfly Garden, Monacan 3 mile hiking Trail. This all inclusive tour is for the adventurous tourist at heart! Expect moderate walking for a unique sightseeing experience. This tour offers the best rate ever for single travelers!! Don’t let this one get past you!! In addition a wide range of great activities Natural Bridge has to offer, your tour will also include Chef’s Choice Dinner (please advise Cyd of any or all food allergies or special needs), soft drink or glass of wine in the Red Fox Lounge after the Drama of Creation, wonderful sleeping quarters and a full breakfast in the lovely Colonial Dining Room. Gratuities for driver not included. Recommended gratuity for driver is $5 -$7 per person. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before, Fri, Jun 20. Must have 30 participants for tour to take place. Tour Cost: $145 per person (double occupancy) $160 per person (single occupancy) Seymour Center 9 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 6 pm 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 which 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, located next to the NC Veterans Park, exhibit 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 be-
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fore, Fri, Aug 8. 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
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
FRIENDS TRIPS
These trips are being planned and organized to raise money for the Friends of the Seymour Center.
Sept 19 - Oct. 3, 2014 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
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Page 38 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 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 Contact Linda Mews, at 919-967-4728 or Lmews2@gmail.com 2015 European River Cruise Mark your calendar for this future trip: late Aug or early Sept, 2015. If you have never experienced a river cruise, you are in for a treat. Imagine sitting on deck watching everyday life along the river bank, right before your eyes. You are not gazing off into a wide expanse of water as with ocean cruises, but rather, soaking up foreign everyday life. Your ship becomes your room, so you unpack only once. Shipboard meals are excellent, with emphasis on local delicacies, upscale shipboard amenities and entertainment. Best of all, you will disembark during daylight hours on guided tours, visiting the treasures of four different countries. Details and cost to appear in the next issue of Senior Times. Ship ahoy!!
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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 enjoy a small afternoon snack while you play ten games of bingo. Must call to register. Century Center Fri: Jun 6; Fri: Jul 4 at Carrboro Town Hall; Wed: Aug 13 2 - 3:30 pm Game Day at Covenant Place Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Covenant Place, a local senior apartment facility, have teamed up to bring you several chances to socialize while playing dominoes, cards and the Nintendo ‘Wii’. No experience is needed. Come out and learn something new, or just sit and chat with your friends. Covenant Place Thurs: May 22; Jun 26; Jul 24; Aug 21 1 – 2 pm Senior Picnic Older citizens age 50 or better are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, good food, and friends. Don’t miss this tribute to the older adults in our community. There will be door prizes and great entertainment. Register by July 31 Century Center Sat: Aug 9 4:30 pm Active Life Ice Cream Social Co-sponsored with Covenant Place Take a break from all the summer heat and enjoy a cool afternoon treat. All you need is $2 and you will have a chance to make your own ice cream sundae. You must register and pay in advance. Fee: $2 Covenant Place Tues: Aug 12 2 – 3 pm Senior Tennis Day Join us for a fun tennis event for players age 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 (off Greensboro St in Carrboro) Wed: Aug 6 9 – 11 am Poet’s Open Mic Night Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Open Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of each month for POETS OPEN MIC NIGHT. This is a night when poets can engage with others and share the power and diversity of poetry. This event is staged to provide the venue for people to celebrate, to share, and to encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. For information on this program please call 919-918-7364. Fee: FREE Open Eye Cafe 1st Tues: Jun 3 – Sept 2 7 – 9 pm Summer Book Discussions With Ricky Garni at Covenant Place It’s summer, and what better time could there be to revisit the Hellraiser of Hannibal, Mark Twain, and his masterpiece Tom Sawyer: the book you might have read so long ago underneath a tree in a hammock with a tall glass of lemonade by your side? As delightful as that might have been then (or now), this summer we will be looking at Twain’s near-perfect masterpiece through our adult eyes, seeing what works, what fails, what troubles us, and perhaps most of all - what do we see in it now that we didn’t then? In addition to Tom Sawyer, over the next three months we will be reading lesser Twain’s known and equally instructive and delightful shorter works (stories/ essays/sketches/excerpts) including but not limited to My Platonic Sweetheart (posthumously published), Eve’s Diary, A Curious Dream and The Awful German Language. Recommended texts: the very large The Unabridged Mark Twain, Volume 2 and, of course, Tom Sawyer. Covenant Place Thurs: Jun 19; Jul 17; Aug 14 10 – 11 am Zentangle Drawing 101 Create beautiful pen-and-ink drawings entirely using structured patterns. It’s easy to learn, easy to do, and enjoyed by a wide range of ages and abilities. For some it’s art, for others meditation, for others something else. No art experience is necessary. Time will fly! Instructor: Katie Gulledge is a certified Zentangle teacher. Fee: $85 Century Center Mon: Jun 16 – Jul 7 6 – 8 pm
June - August 2014
CLASSES
Classes will be held in the Century Center. Hoopdance for Beginners Join Ann Humphreys for this 6-week course and 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 Street 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! Fee: $52 Wed: May 21 – Jun 25 5:30 – 6:30 pm Line Dancing Do you like music and do you like 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 and has been dancing since 1950, so he has more than 60 years of experience in dance. 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 presented a wide variety of music from Country Western to Broadway. Brush up on your Tush Push and try this fun class. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $45 Mon, Jun 9 – Jul 14 7 – 8 pm Morning Yoga Get your morning started with Yoga. The practice of Yoga can help you release tension, stretch and strengthen your body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet and bring an exercise mat, blanket or beach towel (some available for class use). Fee: $38 Wed: Aug 6 – Sept 10 9 – 10 am Nia Dance Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial, dance and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. Come experience the Joy of Movement! Fee: $51 Wed: May 21– Jul 9 7 – 8 pm Wed: Jul 23 – Aug 27 5:30 - 6:30 pm Mon: Aug 4 – Sept 15 9 – 10 am
June - August 2014 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 Fee: $36 Tues: May 20 - Jun 24 6 – 7 pm Tues: Jul 8 – Aug 26 6 – 7 pm 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. Classes use high-energy Latin and International music to create a high-energy, easy-to-follow dance fitness class. No previous dance experience is necessary. Fee: $40 Tues: May 20 - Jun 24 7:30 – 8:30 pm Thurs: May 22 – Jun 26 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tues: Jul 8 – Aug 26 7:30 – 8:30 pm Thurs: Jul 10 – Aug 28 7 – 8 pm DAY TRIPS Walk-In Registration Only. Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility. To receive a refund you must cancel 2 weeks prior to the trip. Stagville State Historic Site Located in Durham, Historic Stagville comprises the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantations belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 slaves and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American community, by allowing visitors to guide themselves around its extensive grounds. Fee: $10 Thurs, May 29 9 am – 1 pm Shelton Vineyard, Cody Creek and the Depot Restaurant at Cody Creek We will visit and taste wine at Shelton Vineyard, one of the largest on the East Coast. Then we travel to Cody Creek and visit the beautiful grounds, buildings, general store and famous restaurant The Depot at Cody Creek. Please bring a lunch and money for dinner. Fee: $18 Tues, Jul 1 11 am - 8:30 pm
Senior Times 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. Must register by July 14. Fee: $49 Tues, Aug 12 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES Shepherd Nature Trail The Shepherd Trail will be a one mile hike in lovely Duke Forest. While hiking through the mixed hardwoods and loblolly trees you will have a chance to read the twenty nine signs that explain forest usage and management (both past and present). Amongst the brushy areas you may even see Downy Woodpeckers, Carolina Wrens, Carolina Chickadees, Blue Jays and the Eastern Towhees. Please bring a water bottle and binoculars if you have access to them. Fee: $4 Tues, May 6 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Ayr Mount and Occoneechee Speedway Trail in Hillsborough First we will explore the Poets Walk at Ayr Mount which is a mile long trail that meanders through the meadows and woodlands of the property. Then we will walk along the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail and enjoy views of the Eno River. Be sure to pack a snack/lunch and water. Fee: $4 Tues, Jun 3 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Falls Lake Hike Enjoy a scenic hike along Falls Lake Mountain to Sea Trail. We will be passing through a hardwood forest which weaves in and out of coves. Be sure to bring your water bottle and a lunch. Fee: $4 Thurs, Aug 21 8:30 am - 1 pm
BREAKFAST WITH AN EXPERT
Listen to local experts discuss their field of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot coffee, fruit and muffins courtesy of the Recreation and Parks Department. Programs start at 9:30 am and last 1-1½ hours unless otherwise noted. They will be held at the Century Center, and are FREE. Make It Stick: How to Make Changes That Last Has your New Year’s Resolution come
and gone? Have you been trying to make a meaningful change in your life, but you keep getting stuck? Do you feel like change is hard and want to know why, and what can you do about it? Join health and wellness coach, Marit Weikel from Weikel Health and Wellness, for a lively discussion that will give you information and tools to understand what makes change difficult and how to navigate the obstacles in your way. Thurs, May 29 9:30 – 11 am Emergency Preparedness – Carrboro Fire Department Natural disasters and all types of severe weather may occur at any time of the year. Preparation is the key to minimizing the impact of these events on you. When an emergency strikes, you may be without power or access to grocery stores, running water, or other day-today necessities. No doubt, families taking time to prepare decrease their risk and increase their level of safety during natural disasters and severe weather events. Come listen to suggestions you and your family can use to jumpstart your basic preparations and planning, as well as links to web sites with much more detailed information and advice to make your home, work place or school safer in the event of a natural disaster. Thurs, Jun 5 9:30 – 11am
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GARDENING WORKSHOPS
These workshops will be offered at the Carrboro Century Center. You can register for just one or all the workshops. Instructor: Maria Hitt
Caring for the Summer Vegetable Garden The plants are all in, now what? Tips on summer maintenance including; harvesting, mulching, irrigation, making compost, organic insect control, succession planting, fertilization and trellising. Fee: $15 Sun, Jun 15 2 - 3:30 pm It’s HOT Outside! Surviving Summer in the Vegetable Garden Weeds, bugs and diseases - Oh my! Management of common garden problems. More on harvesting, mulching, irrigation and preparing for the fall garden. Fee: $15 Sun, Jul 13 2 - 3:30 pm
It’s Still HOT! But It’s Time to Plant for Fall Fall vegetable gardens can be quite rewarding. Come learn what, how and when to plant greens, lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, beets and more. Learn season extension tips and tricks to keep your garden growing for a harvest of fresh veggies for the rest of the year. Fee: $15 Sun, Aug 17 2 - 3:30 pm
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
Senior Games is a national year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Events are held locally with first, second and third place winners going to compete at the state level. Those winners then compete nationally. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities, and SilverArts, a juried art show. For more information call Dana Hughes, Senior Games Coordinator, at 919-918-7372. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsoring organizations. Orange County 2014 Senior Games Athletic Events were held Sat, Mar 22 – Wed, Apr 16 and SilverArts were on display Monday, March 24 through Thursday, April 24 at the Seymour Center. We would like to say a big Thank You to Walgreens, and Friends of Central Orange Senior Center and Seymour Center for their support of the games and the arts. Each of these was a major sponsor and without their support there would have been no 2014 incentives for athletes. Athletic and Silver Arts Competition At the printing of this issue not all competitions have been completed. Please come by the Senior Centers for the final Orange County Senior Games results after May 1. Congratulations to all! The 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place winners who qualify to advance to the State Finals competition. All Orange County participants are winners! NC Senior Games – State Finals This program is sanctioned by NC Senior Games, Inc. It is sponsored statewide by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. For more information on State Finals, visit www.ncseniorgames.org Early Bird Registration – Deadline: July 1 Final Deadline: August 1
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 Monday – Thursday 8 am - 8 pm; Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Saturday 9 am – 11 am Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support from Friends of Central Orange Senior Center. Lisa Berley, Front Desk Manager, 919-245-2015 Dawn Smith, Facility Manager, 919-245-2021 Terry Colville, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-2016, e-mail: tcolville@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020 email: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255 email: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER, CALL 919-245-2015.
Are you experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/ Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@co.orange.nc.us Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker 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 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
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 9 pm; Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Managed by the Orange County Department on Aging, with support from Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, and Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 919-968-2070 Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 919-245-4252 Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 919-245-4251 Cydnee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-4250, e-mail: csims@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255, e-mail: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 919-968-2070.
OC Web 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 Friday, July 4 for the holiday.