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!

Fee: FREE   Topic: Grab Bars 
Date: Tuesday, Jun 8  Time: 10 – 10:30 am
Activity Code: 342205-07
Join: Contact Marie Dagger (919-245-4279).   Link/phone number will be shared ahead of class.

TED Talks at Seymour: How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders

How do the world’s best leaders and visionaries earn trust? They don’t just present data – they also tell great stories. Leadership consultant Karen Eber demystifies what makes for effective storytelling and explains how anyone can harness it to create empathy and inspire action. 

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and is owned by a non-profit, non-partisan foundation. Join us as we dive into TED Talks virtually including a 15 minute video/talk and follow up discussions. Max: 10. Facilitator: Jan Pong, MBA, Affiliated Associate, Transamerica Agency Network 

Register by: Calling 919-968-2070   Fee: FREE
Date: Jun 14   Time:  2 - 3 pm   Activity Code: (353020-12)   
Location: Virtual   Link:  Provided after registration

Backyard BBQ Brunch: A Father's Day Outing

We’re celebrating fathers and those who have served as father figures with a special outing.  This Father’s Day recognition will display much appreciation with entertainment, brunch and wooden photo keepsake. Min: 5/ Max: 25

Register by: Thu, Jun 10   Fee: FREE
Date: Thu, Jun 17  Time: 10 – 11 am   
Activity Code: (333028-02)
Location: Seymour Center Patio 

Juneteenth: A Virtual Storytelling Event

Join us to commemorate the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Talented storyteller, Tyris Jones, will take us on a journey with this virtual performance presented by True Dreams Productions. Min: 10/ Max: 25

Register by: Sat, Jun 12, call 919-968-2070   Fee: FREE
Date: Sat, Jun 19   Time: 10 – 11 am   Activity Code: (357106-01)
Location: Virtual   Phone #/Link: Provided after registration

BINGO – VIRTUAL GAMES

Get ready to play bingo. Connect with others in a virtual platform! Each person will have 2 game boards available for pick up ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH GAME, between 9 am- 4 pm at the Seymour Center. Our Bingo caller  will keep track of winners. Prizes sponsored by Aetna Insurance. Prizes will be available at Seymour Center for the winners. 

Fee: FREE
Register: Call 919-968-2070 to register 1 week before game date   Join: Phone#/Link provided at registration
Date: Tue, Jun 22, Jul 13, Aug 24  Time: 3 – 4 pm   Activity Code: (353041-15,16,17)

Meal Delivery Drivers Needed! 

We are seeking volunteers for our Community-based Services team to deliver lunches to older adults throughout the County.
 
If you miss engaging with people and want to give back to your community, then this could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
 
We are looking for dependable, qualified drivers to deliver lunch meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 12 pm – 1 pm.  For only an hour of your time you can provide support and assistance to older adults and add a little joy to their day.
 
Don’t delay; contact Shenae McPherson, Volunteer Connect 55+ Administrator at 919-245-4243 or via email shmcpherson@orangecountync.gov today!

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.

June is Men’s Health Month

If you are a man with Medicare coverage, now is the time to talk with your doctor about getting screened for prostate cancer, colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease.  Medicare covers prostate screenings once every 12 months for men over 50 and the colorectal screening tests every 120 months, unless at high risk.  Cardiovascular screenings can detect conditions that could lead to heart attack or stroke and are covered by Medicare once every five years.
 
Learn more about all of Medicare’s no-fee preventive health services.  The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program has certified counselors available to answer questions about Medicare.  Call 919-245-4274 or visit www.orangecountync.gov/ocncshiip to make an appointment.

Where’s My Tax Refund?

Although most returns are processed timely and refunds sent within 21 days , the IRS is facing significant delays in processing many tax returns.  At last count they are working through a backlog of over 10 million returns that require some level of manual processing.  This might be because of a discrepancy between the taxpayer’s request for stimulus payments and IRS records, possible identity theft, or other issues.  You can check the status of your refund at  www.irs.gov/refunds or by downloading the IRS2Go app.

FEE PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Orange County Senior Centers strive to be accessible and welcoming to all seniors.  If you want to participate in senior center fee-based activities and are unable, or unwilling, to pay a required fee, you may still participate. Furthermore, a selection of free activities and programs are available to seniors age 55 and over. Read more.

Suggestions to Improve Your Resume, Cover Letters and Interviewing

Employers tell us that too many resumes they receive from job seekers are ordinary.  They also tell us why, and what they would prefer to see. 

1. A concise SUMMARY or PROFILE of the candidate, including not only experience and education, but also, information describing their accomplishments, achievements, successes.
2. These should include numbers wherever possible –such as how many people a person managed; how projects in which the candidate was involved as a team member or leader were completed ahead-of-time / or on schedule; how much in revenue or dollars or profits were generated; how many prospects were converted into customers, and more.
3. Candidates should tell success stories when they’re being interviewed.  These should be told with confidence, comfortably.  And these stories should take from one to two minutes, at most, to tell.

Job seeking candidates can really distinguish themselves.  Enclosed are thoughts on Identifying Your Own Successes, Resumes and Cover Letters, and Resume Thoughts and Suggestions.  If you want help on identifying your successes or developing your own strong resume, we can help. I’m Mike Komives, Employment Specialist. Call me at 919-616-8778, or email me: skomives@orangecountync.gov. 

Aging Helpline 

Talk to trained staff about any aging-related issue. You may also email Aging Services. We try to find answers to your age-related questions and link you to the services that you need. Helpline hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Chinese & Spanish Language Helpline
Call 919-245-4275 to speak to our staff in Mandarin.
Call 919-245-4245 to leave a message in Spanish.

Aging Transitions, Senior Center programming and Volunteer Connect 55+ staff are available to meet individually by appointment, phone, or email. For more information call the Passmore Center at 919-245-2015, Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.

For more information about ways to help, please visit:

• Orange County Health Department - How I Can Help

• UNC Health- Ways you can help

• Duke Health - How you can help during COVID-19