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LANGUAGE CLASSES
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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