Welcome to OCDOA Upcoming Programs, our monthly e-news blast featuring select events and classes for the coming month. It's hard to believe that 2020 is drawing to a close. We certainly have made history this year, but now it's time to say "goodbye" to 2020 and ring in the new year. Start 2021 off right, browse our January program highlights and register today!
Remember, the OCDOA Upcoming Programs e-news comes out on the third Monday of each month. This is in addition to our bi-monthly "Endless Possibilities" e-newsletter which features announcements, programs, resources, services and community news. Programs are listed chronologically by event date from earliest to latest. Be sure to check the "register by" date so that you don't miss the registration deadline.
To Register:
- Call the center of your choice (unless otherwise indicated in the program description)
- Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough; (919) 245-2015
- Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill; (919) 968-2070
- Register online at www.orangecountync.gov/OnlineRegistration
Jan 1-31
VARIATIONS OF THREE ARTISTSElaine Jerome’s subject matter is diverse and reflects her travels in the United States and Europe. She is especially drawn to seascapes, having spent her childhood summers by the Connecticut and NY shore, and the islands of Greece.
Susanna Ray a self-taught artist who began painting over twenty years ago. Her favorite medium is watercolor, acrylic and Yupo (plastic) paper.
Christine S Berndt works in pastel and watercolor. She enjoys painting landscapes drawn from her favorite place, Pawleys Island; historic and modern architecture; and abstractions from nature and buildings.
Date: Month of Jan
Time: 3 pmActivity Code: (353003-09)
Link:
Jan 4
RING IN THE NEW YEAR 2021
Here’s to a New Year! As we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, are there certain New Year resolutions you have? What do you hope to say goodbye to with 2020 over? Join us during this social time to connect with others and learn something we might not have known about one another. Min: 5/Max: 25.
Register by: Tue Dec 29
Fee: FREE
Date: Mon, Jan 4
Time: 2 pm
Activity Code: (213018-01)
Jan 5
DEMENTIA – LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
Join OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for a conversation around topics related to dementia education, living with cognitive change, and being a dementia caregiver. We will provide 15 - 30 min of education at the start of the hour, and the remaining time will be spent in conversation, Q&A, and resource-sharing around the day’s topic. Grab your preferred morning beverage and join us!
Register: 1 week before at 919-245-4279 or MDagger@orangecountync.gov
Fee: FREE
Dates: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (350002-01)
Time: 10:15 – 11:15 am
- Tue, Jan 5 Important Documents
- Tue, Jan 19 Mild Cognitive Impairment
Link: GoToMeeting link will be emailed prior to event
VIRTUAL TOUR OF TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART
Join us for a live 30-45 minute virtual tour of the Tampa Museum of Art. Our docent will guide us through exhibitions, including White Gold, HerStory, Sketches and Sculptures, Living Color and more. Participants can ask questions and participate in conversations via video, audio or phone using the Zoom platform. Min: 4 Max: 20. For more program info, email Deborah Lemmerman. Learn more about the exhibits here.
Fee: $10
Register/Pay by: Dec 29
Date: Tue, Jan 5
Time: 1:30 pm
Activity Code: (343082-01)
Phone#/Link: Program ID will be emailed one week before tour after payment received
Jan 12
BALANCE
This 6 week class for seniors with balance issues is designed to improve balance and reduce the risk for falling. The course, taught by a physical therapist with the assistance of UNC students, will be offered as a combination of live Zoom meetings and prerecorded lessons that include strength training, functional movements, home exercises and progressive balance exercises. Instructor: Charron Andrews, physical therapist assisted by UNC student volunteers.
FEE: $36 for 6 sessions (352117-01)
DATES: Tue, Jan 12 – Feb 16
TIME: 10 am
LINK: Program ID will be sent before class
HOME SAFETY CHAT
Join occupational therapist, Marie Dagger, for 30 minutes of education and Q&A about staying safe at home. Bring your questions related to the day’s topic!
Register: 1 week before at 919-245-4279 or MDagger@orangecountync.gov
Fee: FREE
Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (342205-07)
Times: 10 – 10:30 am
- Tue, Jan 12 Trip Hazards
- Tue, Jan 26 Bathroom Safety
Link: GoToMeeting link will be emailed prior to event
INTRO TO LIBRARY SERVICES AND EBOOKS
During this time of social distancing and sheltering in place, we have relied on our electronic devices to provide access to many programs. Join us for an update on the many services provided by our local library and learn how to check out, renew, or place a hold on eBooks using your computer or reader. There will be a question and answer session after viewing the virtual eBook tutorial. Cosponsored by the Orange County Public Library. Min 10/Max 25
Register by: Tue, Jan 5
Date: Tue, Jan 12
Time: 3 pm
Activity Code: (234032-01)
Phone #/Link: Provided at registration
Jan 13
2021 VISION BOARD: MOVING PAST THE PANDEMIC
Life has thrown a few curve balls and yet we are still hopeful and resilient. In this interactive class you will be inspired to reach your untapped dreams and goals. Maybe you just need an inner makeover or to create a new chapter in your life. The time is now. You will need to gather magazines or any other print media – also glue, scissors, writing tools (pens, markers, crayons, etc) and a poster board of your choice. Supplies can be found at your local dollar store. Min: 5/Max: 10. Instructor: Alicia Pearley
Register by: Wed, Jan 6, call 919-968-2070.
Fee: FREE
Date: Wed, Jan 13
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Activity Code: (314081-01)
Phone #/Link: Provided at registration
COMPOSTING 101 WEBINAR
Did you know that 46% of all waste sent to landfills from Orange County could instead be composted? Register for the Composting 101 webinar where you will learn which items you can compost at home, the importance of composting, how to start composting in your backyard, and composting options available in Orange County. Min: 10/Max: 20.
Instructor: Kyra Levau – Edu. & Outreach Coord., Orange Co. Solid Waste Management
To Register: Call 919-968-2070
Fee: FREE
Date: Wed, Jan 13
Time: 2 pm
Activity Code: (313051-01)
Phone #/Link: Provided at registration
“WINE” DOWN WEDNESDAYS
Grab your favorite wine, or drink of preference, and join us for a time of positive and motivating conversation. Each week we will explore a special topic. This is a time to relax and enjoy spending time with others. Min: 7/Max: 20. Leaders: Alicia Reid and Patty Meehan
Register by: 1 week before each discussion
Fee: FREE
Date: Wednesdays beginning Jan 13
Activity Code: (213060-01)
Time: 5:30 pm
Phone#/Link: Provided at registration
Jan 14
ESSENTIAL OILS MADE EASY
Are you interested in learning more about treating your body with natural remedies? During each workshop you will learn how to safely use therapeutic grade doTERRA Essential Oils to support you and your family’s emotional and physical well-being. Min 5/Max 15. Instructor: Wendy Wilkerson.
Register by: 1 week before each class
Boost Your Immunity
Date: Thu, Jan 14
Time: 2 pm
Activity Code: (232255-01)
Phone #/Link: Provided at registration
Jan 15
CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: COVID – THE THREAT TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND HOW IT IS BEING ADDRESSED
We celebrate the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr and all that he accomplished. Please join us for this annual program co-sponsored with NCCU Alumni Orange County Chapter as we welcome our guest speakers as they discuss long-standing systemic health and social inequities and the impact of COVID on the African American Community. Min: 15/ Max: 100. Speakers: Dr Harold Russell, Former CDC Scientist, Dr James Morgan Harris, Principal Scientist in Conjugation Chemistry at Pfizer, and Dr Deepak Kumar, Dir of NCCU’s JLC-BBRI Research Facilities
Register by: Fri, Jan 8
Fee: FREE
Date: Fri, Jan 15
Time: 10 – 11 am
Activity Code: (213003-01)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85165450345?pwd=VVdCenRLelc4VXZYVUJBZnl4YlB2QT09
Meeting ID: 851 6545 0345
Passcode: 922673
Jan 21
How to Clean Your Hearing Devices At Home
Hearing aids not sounding as clear as before or maybe not even working at all? Unable to see your hearing provider due to the pandemic? Sign up for this highly informative virtual webinar! Dr. Patricia Johnson, AuD from the UNC Hearing and Communication Center will share practical tips on how to clean hearing aids from home. She will review several styles and types of hearing aids, complete with live (virtual) demonstrations with appropriate cleaning tools. An online Zoom invitation will be provided prior to the event. Instructor: Dr Patrica Johnson.
Date: Thu, Jan 21
Time: 11 am
Activity Code: (212259-01)
Phone#/Link: Email Latonya Brown
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM – LIVE VIRTUAL TOUR
Check out our local history museum’s current exhibit “Yesah, Journeys of the Occaneechi.” A guide will explain the significance of objects related to the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Region, a lineal descendant of the Saponi and related Indians who occupied the Piedmont of North Carolina and Virginia in pre-contact times – and answer our questions in real time.
Fee: FREE
Date: Thu, Jan 21
Time: 2 pm
Activity Code: (313108-01)
Phone#/Link: Zoom link will be emailed.
Jan 25
Caregiver Education Series: Downsizing
Perri Kersh will discuss how to "rightsize" your home and your life! Join us via Zoom webinar.
Date: January 25
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Register in advance for this webinar here.
Jan 26
WINTER TEA SOIREE WITH CENTER STAFF
Connect with your Seymour Programming Team for a fun, relaxed evening over flavorful tea accompanied by select pantry treats. This will give you a chance to meet our team and learn what we do, answer questions you may have, and then we’ll let the good times roll as we enjoy a few games to get our New Year off to a great start while enjoying our tea. Tea & Treat Bags can be picked on Thu, Jan 21 & Fri, Jan 22, 9 am – 4 pm, Min: 10/ Max: 20
Register by: Tue, Jan 19, call 919-245-2070
Fee: FREE
Date: Tue, Jan 26
Time: 6 pm
Activity Code: (313110-01)
Phone#/Link: Provided at registration
Feb 2
VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER & MUSEUM
February is Black History Month. Let’s take a tour of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, celebrating the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that made a huge impact in the Civil Rights Movement. The journey includes a mixture of curated museum footage, live interaction with a docent via Zoom, and a built-in Q&A, along with polling and open-ended questions throughout the journey. Min:10/ Max:20. Leader: Museum Educator
Register by: Tue, Jan 26
Fee: $15
Date: Tue, Feb 2
Time: 2 – 3:30 pm
Activity Code: (216008-01)
Phone#/Link: Program ID will be emailed by instructor
Feb 6
CONVERSATIONS WITH A PHARMACIST
Concerned about the medications you’re taking? Do you have questions about how some medications can interact with each other? Come and speak to a local pharmacist. We will be holding an open forum for community members to join and ask questions about their health. Private break-out rooms will be provided for consultations. Program sponsored by UNC School of Pharmacy (Project Age) and Project EngAGE Falls Prevention and Health Promotion Senior Resource Team.
Fee: FREE
Register by: Fri, Jan 22
Date: Sat, Feb 6 (312003-05)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Phone#/Link: https://orangecountync.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c-HIq3fdQb-UppcVruJNXw
Register for programs ONLINE or call the center of your choice.
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