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Topics in this EditionUpcoming ProgramsAnnouncementsResources & ServicesVolunteer OpportunitiesContact Us
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 Both senior centers will be closed on Monday, July 5,
in observance of Independence Day.
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Fitness Classes starting in July! Fitness classes at the Senior Centers are gradually resuming in July. You will need to purchase a ticket and register for your class. These classes will have limited space available. First come first serve! Masks are required.
Passmore Center Classes: - Gentle Joy of Yoga: Mondays; 10 – 10:50 am; Fee: $6.00
- Strong and Steady: Mondays-Virtual, Thurs-In person; 10 – 11:00 am; Fee: FREE; Starting Aug 1
Seymour Center Classes: - To see the Fitness Class Schedule for the Seymour Center, please click here
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Prime Time Players Present: Ever YoungEver wonder where gossip might lead?
Ever Young, a one act play by Alice Gerstenberg, is set in 1920 at a posh Florida hotel. Four wealthy women gossip about other people in the lobby of the elegant Poinciana Hotel. One of the group tells the story of her old love which leads to a fascinating story. Watch here: EVER YOUNG - YouTube Learn more about the production and subscribe to see all of the PTP plays here.
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Technology Classes Available Through the Seymour Tech CenterSeymour Tech offers FREE classes for older adults around personal computer, tablet, and smart phone use. See the full list of upcoming programs here and contact Mike Gilliom with questions.
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Dementia - Let's Talk About ItJoin 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 minutes 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!
Fee: FREE Topic: Traveling with Dementia
Date: Tue, Jul 6 Time: 10:15 - 11:15 am Join: Contact the Aging Helpline to register: 919-968-2087 or AgingTransitions@orangecountync.gov. Link will be emailed ahead of class.
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Digital Privacy Workshop SeriesConsumer Reports’ Digital Privacy workshop will take consumers through the most important steps of setting up and maintaining Online Security and Privacy. Attendees will learn tips and tricks to protect themselves online. The workshop also includes some big-picture discussion about the do’s and don’ts of being online.
Digital Privacy: Password Management MANAGEMENT Protect your passwords by learning how to create stronger passwords and security questions, as well as password management tools available. Min: 5/ Max: 15. Instructor: Russ Wiener.
Register by: Jun 30 Fee: FREE
Date: Jul 7 Time: 1:30 – 3 pm Activity Code: (344082-05)
Phone #/Link: Provided after registration
Digital Privacy: Encryption and Phishing
Protect your online data by learning how to recognize illegitimate activities and edit and update settings on mobile applications and social media platforms. Min: 5/ Max: 15. Instructor: Russ Wiener
Register by: Jul 7 Fee: FREE
Date: Jul 14 Time: 1:30 – 3 pm Activity Code: (344082-06)
Phone #/Link: Provided after registration
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Drawing 101 – Intro to Drawing Flowers with Watercolor PencilsLearn how to use this fun and accessible painting tool. Each week you will learn how to draw various types of flowers. This class will teach you a variety of applications and blending techniques including shading and color theory.
Register by: July 2, call 919-968-2070 Fee: $45
Date: Sat, Jul 10-31 Time: 1:30 - 3 pm
Location: Virtual Phone#/Link: Provided at registration
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Home Safety ChatJoin 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: Medical Alert Systems
Date: Tue, Jul 13 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.
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BINGO – VIRTUAL GAMESGet 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 1 week before game date
Date: Tue, Jul 13 Time: 3 – 4 pm Activity Code: (353041-16)
Join: Phone#/Link provided at registration
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Importance of Physical Activity Find out the importance of physical activity in helping you continue to stay active and healthy! Get answers to your questions and find out what is available in your community. Find out how physical therapy may be helpful to achieve your movement goals if you are feeling stuck! This presentation will help to motivate you to be more physically active and how that can improve your well-being. Speaker: Anna Sparr DPT- ElderFit In Home Rehab.
Register: Lbrown@orangecountync.gov Fee: FREE
Date: Wed, Jul 14 Activity # (232265-07) Time: 9:30 am
Location: Virtual Phone #/Link: Provided after registration
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New to Medicare? Join our Welcome to Medicare ClassIf you’re turning 65 soon, you’re probably being bombarded by mailings about Medicare. This free online class will provide valuable information whether you’re retiring soon, already retired or continuing to work. You’ll learn how and when to enroll, potential penalties for late enrollment, Medicare’s costs, benefits and options.
There’s no fee, but you do need to register at call 919-245-4274 and select option 2. Leave us your name, phone and email address. You’ll receive a confirmation email and a second email the morning of the class that includes a link to join our Zoom Meeting.
Register by: Calling 919-245-4274, option 2 Fee: FREE
Date: Wed, July 14 Time: 12 - 1:30 pm
Location: Virtual Link/Phone#: Provided after Registration
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Caregiver Education Series: Department of Social Services ProgramsDid you know that the Department of Aging houses two Department of Social Services Social Workers? Our teammate Keisha Andrews, MSW will share some DSS programs that may benefits older adults and their caregivers.
Date: July 15 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Location: Virtual
Register: In advance for this webinar: www.orangecountync.gov/DSSprograms
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Ice Cream Social and Steve TollLet’s gather together virtually and relax on a hot summer day to the melodious sounds of Steve Toll while enjoying delicious ice cream provided by Whit’s Frozen Custard. Please pick up your ice cream Thursday morning at the Passmore Center from 10- 1 1 am. Then, be sure to join us in the afternoon. Min: 5/ Max: 25
Register by: Thu, Jul 8 Fee: FREE
Date: Thu, Jul 15 Activity # (243029-01)
Time: 2 pm Phone #/Link: Provided after registration
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Wildlife RehabilitationJoin Orange County Wildlife Rehabilitation Barbara Whitman for an inspiring conversation about her work helping injured and orphaned wildlife, and an on-screen visit with some of her four-legged friends.
Register by: Mon, Jul 12 Fee: FREE
Date: Mon, Jul 19 Activity # (336021-01) Time: 2 pm
Location: Virtual Phone#/Link: Provided at registration
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Virtual Tour: Good Karma RanchEnjoy our docent led virtual tour. See Alpacas raised on a solar operated sustainable farm. Learn about Alpaca's & the fiber that makes hypoallergenic clothing. Ask our guide about the animals & farm. To enjoy the virtual tour you need audio & video capacity on your device.
Fee: $5 Register: by July 13, call all 919-968-2070
Date: Tue, Jul 20 Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Rain-Date: Thu, Jul 22 Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Join: Link will be sent one week prior to tour after payment has been received
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North Carolina Museum of Art - HighlightsIn this virtual program, a trained docent will guide us in taking a close look at some of the museum’s most beloved works and objects of art. Max: 15.
Register by: Thu, Jul 15 Fee: FREE
Date: Thu, Jul 22 Activity # (313094-04) Time: 2 pm
Location: Virtual Phone#/Link: Provided at registration
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Caregiver Tips for Recognizing Common Side EffectsOlder patients often have difficulty in expressing whether they are having side effects, making it difficult for Caregivers to truly know what their loved ones are experiencing. GeriatRx will show you the common clues that can help save your loved one's life from harmful drug interactions. Speaker: DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP; Founder of GeriatRx Senior Care Consulting.
Register: Lbrown@orangecountync.gov Fee: FREE
Date: Tue, Jul 27 Activity # (232263-07) Time: 10 am
Location: Virtual Link: Provided after registration
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Lemurs with the Expert Join us for a special presentation about Lemur Enrichment with the Duke Lemur Center! Enjoy a special virtual tour of the facility and grounds. The tour highlights each species along the path. Also, get a special behind-the-scenes footage of the lemurs. Then, we will have a LIVE presentation with enrichment tech, Kate Byrnes. She will discuss the value of enrichment (playtime) for lemurs and promoting wild behavior. Min: 10/ Max: 14. Facilitator: Meghan Rushing
Register by: Wed, Jul 14 Fee: $15
Date: Wed, Jul 28 Activity # (334085-01) Time: 2 pm
Location: Virtual Phone #/Link: Provided after registration
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Classic Drive-in & Dine: The Cookout PartyLet’s come together and enjoy a cookout experience that will take you back in the day! Juicy hotdogs, with toppings and sides of your choice, and cool refreshing drinks will be worth this nostalgic outing. Look forward to live music and drawings for prizes too! Party co-sponsored with Hannah Ruth Foundation.
Register by: Sat, Jul 24 Fee: FREE
Date: Sat, Jul 31 Time: 5 – 7 pm
Location: Seymour Center Parking Lot
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Help for Families with Children Under Age 17 The American Rescue Act, passed by Congress in early 2021 includes a new provision for Advance Payment of Child Tax Credits. If you have a tax dependent who is age 17 or under, the IRS will automatically calculate an estimated Child Tax Credit for your 2021 taxes. Calculations are based on your 2020 tax return (or 2019 return if you did not file for 2020). You’ll begin receiving a monthly payment in July and continue for the rest of 2021. It’s important to understand that these payments will reduce the amount of refund you receive when filing your 2021 tax return. If you expect your 2021 income to be substantially different than last year, you may want to consider opting out of receiving these Advance Payments. Learn more here.
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The Next Master Aging Plan!
What is most important to you?As the experts in what it means to be an older adult in Orange County, we’re counting on your input to help develop our 5-year Master Aging Plan. This strategic plan will guide our age-friendly community initiatives, events, programming, and policy from 2022-2027. The Master Aging Plan goals should reflect what is most important to you!
Please share your thoughts through this anonymous survey which will be available from June 1 - June 30. To access the survey electronically visit www.orangecountync.gov/2021-MAP-Survey or scan the QR code above with your smart phone camera. Call the Aging Helpline at (919) 968-2087 if you need help accessing or completing the survey. You may also pick up a paper copy of the survey at the Passmore and Seymour Centers.
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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!
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Handyperson RecommendationsHave you hired a fair, helpful, and trustworthy handyperson? We are compiling a list of individuals who assist with home repair work in our community. If you had a positive experience with a particular person or company and would recommend them to a neighbor, please share!
Complete our online recommendation form or call the aging helpline (919-968-2087) to submit your recommendation. .
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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 millions of 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.
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FEE PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe 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.
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Suggestions for Job Seekers 55+ Years of Age - Next StepsAs mentioned in the previous issue, this provides information and links to materials you can use for the next steps of your job search.
Why do you ask other people for help in your job search? Because they know people you don’t. When you do this, what do you expect them to do? The most you should expect is... for them to connect, refer or introduce you, or give you names of people they know.
When asking for help, many job seekers give their resume to the other person. The problem with this is your resume has to be translated. The reader will ask “who do you want to meet?” or, “what kind of job are you looking for?” or, “do you have a target list?” This takes time. Most people will say they don’t have time.
HERE’S A BETTER WAY TO GUIDE PEOPLE. Prepare and use a NETWORKING BRIEF. Next issue we’ll discuss Networking. Because 50% of all jobs are NOT posted, understanding how networking works today and doing it effectively is critical for job seekers.
As you continue to make progress, let me know if you have any questions or want more information, and feel free to contact me at 919.616.8778 or skomives@orangecountync.gov. I'm here to help you.
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Prescription Medications Too Expensive?Medicare’s Extra Help program reduces the price of medications for those who qualify. You must have monthly income below $1610 and savings less than $13,290. For a married couple, income must be less than $2,178 and savings below $26,520.
For those who don’t qualify for that program, explore these options: - Ask your doctor and pharmacist about alternative medications that are covered on your drug plan at a lower co-pay, such as generics.
- Search for Manufacturer Discount Programs that cover your medication.
- Check the current pricing of your medications using a Drug Discount Program. In some cases, retail pricing with coupons are lower than the co-pays on your drug plan. Be aware, however that costs won’t apply to your drug plan’s deductible. Popular options include: www.goodrx.com, www.blinkhealth.com, www.northcarolinadrugcard.com
Make an appointment to meet with a certified volunteer counselor from the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) to discuss your options. We have both in-person appointments and appointments by Zoom available by visiting our website www.orangecountync.gov/ocncshiip or calling 919-245-4274.
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Caregiver SupportsSupport groups, educational programs, Memory Café, and Care Partner Collaborative have all gone online and most participants have been quick to adopt this new way to gather and stay connected. See below for upcoming programs or flyer for all Summer 2021 Caregiver Programming.
For more caregiver resources, sign up for the monthly Community News for Caregivers e-newsletter.
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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.
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In Need of Incontinence Supplies? Thanks to generous donations, the Department on Aging has a supply of incontinence supplies including: Bed pads, pull up briefs, adult diapers, wipes, and adult booster pads. If you are in need of any of these supplies, we may be able to provide you with up to one pack per month (depending on availability of the items requested). Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087 or Agingtransitions@Orangecountync.gov) to request supplies.
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Who do I call?We want to make sure you get the information you need, so please use this list to ensure you reach the right person for your concern. - To learn about and register for programs at the SEYMOUR CENTER – call 919-968-2070
- To learn about and register for programs at the PASSMORE CENTER – call 919-245-2015
- To speak with a social worker about aging-related issues and services (ex: caregiving, housing, durable medical equipment, etc.), not related to senior center happenings – email or call the AGING HELPLINE / 919-968-2087
- For questions about local transportation options – email or call the TRANSPORTATION HELPLINE / 919-717-1853
- To volunteer with us, contact VC 55+ / 919-245-4243
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COVID-19 Volunteer OpportunitiesWould you like to share your skills and gifts with older adults in Orange County? Leaders from Orange County’s Department on Aging and UNC’s Partnerships in Aging are creating a list to match volunteers with the needs and changing circumstances of individuals and organizations that serve older adults.
To volunteer, please contact Shenae McPherson (919-245-4243).
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For more information about ways to help, please visit:
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103 Meadowlands Dr. (PO Box 8181)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2015
Currently Open for 1:1 Appointments:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Typical Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 8 pm
Fridays, 8 am - 5 pm
Saturdays, 9 am - 11 am |
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2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:919-968-2070
Currently Open for 1:1 Appointments:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Typical Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm
Fridays, 8 am - 5 pm
Saturdays, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
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